Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Lebanon
Lebanon: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 1.4% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Lebanon, 1994–2021
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Lebanon recorded 1.4% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is down 51.5% on the previous year and down 81.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Lebanon peaked at 12.7% in 1994 and was at its lowest, 1.4%, in 2021.
Lebanon ranks 190th of 202 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 28 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.4% | 11.9% | 12.7% | 6 |
| 2000s | 9.0% | 7.2% | 11.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2 |
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More economy & growth data for Lebanon
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -35.6% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 14.6% (2025)
- GDP per capita 5,391 constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 31.30 billion constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 5,391 constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 89,500 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 571.94 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 6.39 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 1,408.46 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 15.74 billion current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Lebanon?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Lebanon was 1.4% in 2021, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 12.7% in 1994.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4% in 2021.
- How does Lebanon rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Lebanon ranks 190th out of 202 countries with data for 2021.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 81.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.