Lebanon Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Lebanon's birth rate was 15.3 in 2025, ranked 97th globally. This represents a 5.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Lebanon's birth rate stood at 15.3 in 2025, a decline of +0.8 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 15.3 by 2025. Lebanon ranked 97th globally.
Lebanon’s birth rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year series, slipping from an all‑time peak of 39.45 births per 1,000 people in 1960 to a trough of 15.33 in 2025, placing the country 97th in the world. This decline reflects prolonged urbanisation, rising female education, and the demographic shock of the protracted economic crisis that began in 2019, which together have reduced fertility incentives and increased emigration of young families. The 2025 figure of 15.33 is virtually identical to the rate recorded in El Salvador (15.34) and only marginally above Oman’s 15.24, positioning Lebanon among nations with the lowest birth rates in the Middle East and Latin America. While the long‑term downward trajectory suggests a continuing contraction of the natural population increase, any substantial improvement in economic stability, affordable housing, or family‑support policies could slow the decline and modestly raise the birth rate in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 15.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 15.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 15.3 | −0.8 | #97 |
| 2023 | 16.1 | −0.2 | #121 |
| 2022 | 16.4 | −0.2 | #124 |
| 2021 | 16.6 | −0.3 | #123 |
| 2020 | 16.9 | −0.7 | #122 |
| 2019 | 17.6 | −0.5 | #121 |
| 2018 | 18.1 | −0.6 | #121 |
| 2017 | 18.6 | −0.5 | #122 |
| 2016 | 19.2 | −0.4 | #122 |
| 2015 | 19.6 | +0.7 | #122 |
| 2014 | 18.8 | +0.8 | #112 |
| 2013 | 18.0 | −0.9 | #107 |
| 2012 | 19.0 | −0.1 | #110 |
| 2011 | 19.0 | +0.4 | #109 |
| 2010 | 18.6 | +0.6 | #107 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lebanon's birth rate was 15.3 in 2025. Ranked 97th globally. This represents a 5.1% decrease from the previous year.
Lebanon's birth rate peaked at 39.5 in 1960.
The lowest birth rate in Lebanon was 15.3 in 2025.
Lebanon ranks 97th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lebanon's birth rate is projected to reach 15.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Lebanon in 2025 was 15.3. This ranks 97th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_birth-rate,
title = {Lebanon Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}