Lebanon Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Lebanon's death rate was 6.6 in 2025, ranked 144th globally. This represents a 9.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Lebanon's death rate stood at 6.6 in 2025, a rise of +0.6 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.6 by 2025. Lebanon ranked 144th globally.
Lebanon’s death rate has fallen markedly over the 65‑year series, descending from a post‑civil‑war peak of 27.67 in 1976 to a historic low of 4.05 in 2013 before rising modestly to 6.55 in 2025, placing the country 144th globally. The early‑mid‑1970s surge reflected intense conflict and deteriorating health services, while the sharp decline through the 1990s and 2000s corresponded with improvements in medical infrastructure and vaccination coverage. The modest uptick after 2013 coincides with economic stress, reduced access to care, and the compounded effects of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, yet Lebanon’s 2025 figure remains closely aligned with peers such as Mexico (6.54) and Angola (6.56). Continued stabilization of the macro‑economic environment, restoration of health‑system capacity, and targeted public‑health interventions will be crucial to sustain the downward trajectory and prevent a reversal of recent gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 6.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.6 | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.6 | +0.6 | #144 |
| 2023 | 6.0 | +0.2 | #53 |
| 2022 | 5.8 | −2.7 | #41 |
| 2021 | 8.4 | +2.0 | #116 |
| 2020 | 6.4 | +0.9 | #58 |
| 2019 | 5.5 | +0.3 | #37 |
| 2018 | 5.2 | +0.2 | #32 |
| 2017 | 5.0 | +0.3 | #25 |
| 2016 | 4.7 | +0.2 | #18 |
| 2015 | 4.5 | +0.2 | #16 |
| 2014 | 4.3 | +0.2 | #15 |
| 2013 | 4.0 | −0.2 | #15 |
| 2012 | 4.2 | −0.0 | #15 |
| 2011 | 4.2 | +0.0 | #15 |
| 2010 | 4.2 | +0.0 | #16 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lebanon's death rate was 6.6 in 2025. Ranked 144th globally. This represents a 9.9% increase from the previous year.
Lebanon's death rate peaked at 27.7 in 1976.
The lowest death rate in Lebanon was 4.0 in 2013.
Lebanon ranks 144th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lebanon's death rate is projected to reach 6.6 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Lebanon in 2025 was 6.6. This ranks 144th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_death-rate,
title = {Lebanon Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}