Lebanon GDP Per Capita (2026)
Lebanon has a service-oriented Middle Eastern economy historically supported by trade, finance, tourism, real estate, professional services, and commerce. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic production compares with population and helps track changes in output per resident through periods of significant financial and economic adjustment. Explore Lebanon’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, economic changes, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$6,443
Est. in USD
World Rank
#115
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
0.0%
$0
Asia Rank
#25
Out of 49 countries
1. Lebanon GDP Per Capita in 2026
Lebanon’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across services, trade, tourism, finance, and other activities. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure that helps place national economic output into a per-person context. The indicator is particularly useful for tracking how large changes in economic conditions affect output per resident.
2. Lebanon GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Lebanon GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,443 | 0.0% |
| 2025 | $6,443 | +17.6% |
| 2024 | $5,480 | +19.8% |
| 2023 | $4,574 | -2.2% |
| 2022 | $4,677 | +27.4% |
| 2021 | $3,670 | -12.0% |
| 2020 | $4,172 | -52.7% |
| 2019 | $8,818 | -5.1% |
| 2018 | $9,291 | +7.3% |
| 2017 | $8,656 | +7.0% |
| 2016 | $8,088 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | $7,797 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | $7,661 | -7.2% |
| 2013 | $8,253 | -2.9% |
| 2012 | $8,500 | +7.4% |
| 2011 | $7,914 | +2.8% |
| 2010 | $7,695 | +7.6% |
| 2009 | $7,150 | +20.0% |
| 2008 | $5,958 | +15.4% |
| 2007 | $5,162 | +10.6% |
| 2006 | $4,666 | +0.8% |
| 2005 | $4,630 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | $4,625 | +6.9% |
| 2003 | $4,326 | +2.1% |
| 2002 | $4,236 | +7.1% |
| 2001 | $3,955 | +0.4% |
| 2000 | $3,939 | -2.5% |
| 1999 | $4,041 | -1.0% |
| 1998 | $4,082 | +7.9% |
| 1997 | $3,782 | +19.0% |
| 1996 | $3,179 | +14.7% |
| 1995 | $2,771 | +19.9% |
| 1994 | $2,312 | +18.7% |
| 1993 | $1,947 | +33.3% |
| 1992 | $1,461 | +22.0% |
| 1991 | $1,198 | +53.8% |
| 1990 | $779 | +2.4% |
| 1989 | $761 | -19.6% |
| 1988 | $946 | -1.5% |
| 1987 | $960 | +14.3% |
| 1986 | $840 | -24.0% |
| 1985 | $1,105 | -18.1% |
| 1984 | $1,349 | +16.1% |
| 1983 | $1,162 | +36.1% |
| 1982 | $854 | -32.7% |
| 1981 | $1,269 | -6.4% |
| 1980 | $1,356 | — |
4. Lebanon GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
0.0%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+75.6%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
-20.3%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+38.1%
(2006 to 2026)
Lebanon’s GDP per capita has experienced substantial volatility as financial conditions, inflation, currency values, investment, banking activity, tourism, and domestic demand have changed. Exchange-rate movements can have a particularly large impact on figures expressed in U.S. dollars. Historical data helps show how output per resident has shifted through periods of expansion, crisis, contraction, and adjustment.
5. Lebanon GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Lebanon
$6,443
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Lebanon’s GDP per capita is approximately
66.3%
below the
Asia average
and
74.4%
below the world average.
6. Lebanon GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #22 | Thailand | $8,105 |
| #23 | Mongolia | $7,853 |
| #24 | Azerbaijan | $7,467 |
| #25 | Lebanon | $6,443 |
| #26 | Iraq | $5,677 |
| #27 | Jordan | $5,601 |
| #28 | Indonesia | $5,362 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Lebanon
Lebanon GDP (Nominal)
$34.5 Billion
(2026)
Lebanon GDP Per Capita
$6,443
(2026)
Lebanon’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP highlights the size of the national economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer population-adjusted measure of economic output. Considering both indicators together gives a more complete view of economic performance.
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8. Lebanon GDP Per Capita Forecast
Forecast data is currently unavailable for
Lebanon.
9. Lebanon GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Lebanon GDP per capita is estimated at $6,443 in 2026.
It ranks #115 globally and #25 in Asia.
GDP per capita increased by 0.0% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 75.6%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita declined by 20.3%.
It is approximately 66.3% below the Asia average.
It is approximately 74.4% below the world average.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Lebanon GDP Per Capita FAQs
Lebanon GDP per capita is estimated at $6,443 in 2026.
Lebanon ranks #115 globally and #25 in Asia by GDP per capita.
GDP per capita was broadly unchanged compared with 2025.
Lebanon GDP per capita was approximately $7,797 in 2015.
Lebanon GDP per capita is approximately 66.3% below the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.