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Lebanon Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

-0.19% +1.52% (+89.0%)
Year 2024 Rank #149 Global Peak -0.19% (2024) Source IMF WEO

Lebanon Budget Deficit (1990–2024)

Overview

Lebanon's budget deficit stood at -0.19% in 2024, a rise of +1.52% from 2023. Lebanon ranked 149th globally.

Data & projection

Year Budget Deficit YoY change Rank
2024 -0.19% +1.52% #149
2023 -1.70% +6.06% #116
2022 -7.77% −5.10% #20
2021 -2.67% +4.70% #122
2020 -7.37% +3.15% #75
2019 -10.52% +0.79% #5
2018 -11.30% −2.65% #3
2017 -8.65% +0.23% #8
2016 -8.88% −1.40% #21
2015 -7.48% −1.27% #23
2014 -6.22% +2.61% #24
2013 -8.82% −0.39% #8
2012 -8.43% −2.49% #9
2011 -5.95% +1.52% #30
2010 -7.47% +0.63% #22
Show all years (1990-2024)

Detected Pattern

Currency Crisis Pattern
Rapid currency depreciation (>30% YoY) combined with reserve drawdown and inflation surge. Often precedes emergency rate hikes.
Inflation 221.3% Reserves YoY -15.4% FX YoY +820.4%
Occurred 128 times, 35 successful
Inflation
133.5%
Reserves YoY
-48.5%
FX YoY
+126.8%
Inflation
38.1%
Reserves YoY
-30.4%
FX YoY
+33.2%
Inflation
221.3%
Reserves YoY
-15.4%
FX YoY
+820.4%
Inflation
47.6%
Reserves YoY
-20.6%
FX YoY
+51.7%
Inflation
667.4%
Reserves YoY
-80.7%
FX YoY
+835.9%
Inflation
31.3%
Reserves YoY
-47.5%
FX YoY
+42.5%
24 mo later
22.8%

Analysis

Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lebanon's budget deficit?

Lebanon's budget deficit was -0.19% in 2024. Ranked 149th globally. This represents a 89.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in Lebanon?

Lebanon's budget deficit peaked at -0.19% in 2024.

What was the lowest budget deficit in Lebanon?

The lowest budget deficit in Lebanon was -30.16% in 1990.

How does Lebanon rank in budget deficit?

Lebanon ranks 149th globally in budget deficit as of 2024.

What is the World Bank indicator code for budget deficit?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the budget deficit of Lebanon in 2024?

The budget deficit of Lebanon in 2024 was -0.19%. This ranks 149th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_lebanon_budget-deficit, title = {Lebanon Budget Deficit}, url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/budget-deficit}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }