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.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 12.7% | — |
| 1995 | 12.5% | -1.7% |
| 1996 | 12.5% | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 12.5% | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 12.4% | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 11.9% | -4.6% |
| 2000 | 11.4% | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 11.3% | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 10.8% | -4.4% |
| 2003 | 10.7% | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 7.2% | -32.6% |
| 2005 | 7.5% | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 7.2% | -4.2% |
| 2007 | 7.2% | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 8.3% | +14.8% |
| 2009 | 7.9% | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 7.7% | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 7.6% | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 7.4% | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 7.5% | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 7.5% | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 8.0% | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 8.4% | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 8.3% | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 7.4% | -10.2% |
| 2019 | 7.1% | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 2.9% | -58.3% |
| 2021 | 1.4% | -51.5% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 1.4% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.4%, 12% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 1.4% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.5%, 15% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Lebanon changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -58.3% | 7.1% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | -51.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2004 | -32.6% | 10.7% | 7.2% |
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 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
More economy & growth data for Lebanon
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.87 Percent per annum (2022)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP -0 Percent per annum (2022)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 390.72 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.015 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 67.3 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.84 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 181.11 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0709 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 317.35 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 21.14 % change on previous year (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.