PPP conversion factor for private consumption in Lebanon
Lebanon: PPP conversion factor for private consumption was 58,470 LCU per international $ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
PPP conversion factor for private consumption in Lebanon, 2008–2025
Source: ICP, Eurostat PPP Programme, and OECD PPP Programme, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in LCU per international $.
Analysis
Lebanon recorded 58,470 LCU per international $ for ppp conversion factor for private consumption in 2025. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11.6% on the previous year and up 7,324.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ppp conversion factor for private consumption in Lebanon peaked at 58,470 LCU per international $ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 725.45 LCU per international $, in 2018.
Lebanon ranks 2nd of 204 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
PPP conversion factor for private consumption in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | LCU per international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 785.64 LCU per international $ | — |
| 2009 | 797.87 LCU per international $ | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 816.26 LCU per international $ | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 830.62 LCU per international $ | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 847.63 LCU per international $ | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 855.77 LCU per international $ | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 838.23 LCU per international $ | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 787.54 LCU per international $ | -6.0% |
| 2016 | 754.1 LCU per international $ | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 752.77 LCU per international $ | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 725.45 LCU per international $ | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 748.33 LCU per international $ | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 1,375 LCU per international $ | +83.7% |
| 2021 | 4,792 LCU per international $ | +248.6% |
| 2022 | 12,034 LCU per international $ | +151.1% |
| 2023 | 37,141 LCU per international $ | +208.6% |
| 2024 | 52,399 LCU per international $ | +41.1% |
| 2025 | 58,470 LCU per international $ | +11.6% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 58,470 LCU per international $ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 32.13 LCU per international $, 1819.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 58,470 LCU per international $ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.66 LCU per international $, 15994.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where PPP conversion factor for private consumption 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +248.6% | 1,375 LCU per international $ | 4,792 LCU per international $ |
| 2023 | +208.6% | 12,034 LCU per international $ | 37,141 LCU per international $ |
| 2022 | +151.1% | 4,792 LCU per international $ | 12,034 LCU per international $ |
| 2020 | +83.7% | 748.33 LCU per international $ | 1,375 LCU per international $ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 791.76 LCU per international $ | 785.64 LCU per international $ | 797.87 LCU per international $ | 2 |
| 2010s | 795.67 LCU per international $ | 725.45 LCU per international $ | 855.77 LCU per international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 27,702 LCU per international $ | 1,375 LCU per international $ | 58,470 LCU per international $ | 6 |
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 ppp conversion factor for private consumption in Lebanon?
- Ppp conversion factor for private consumption in Lebanon was 58,470 LCU per international $ in 2025, according to ICP, Eurostat PPP Programme, and OECD PPP Programme, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest ppp conversion factor for private consumption recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 58,470 LCU per international $ in 2025.
- What is the lowest ppp conversion factor for private consumption recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 725.45 LCU per international $ in 2018.
- How does Lebanon rank for ppp conversion factor for private consumption?
- Lebanon ranks 2nd out of 204 countries with data for 2025.
- Is ppp conversion factor for private consumption rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7,324.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from ICP, Eurostat PPP Programme, and OECD PPP Programme, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of PPP conversion factor for private consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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