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Lebanon Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

163.76% −29.02% (-15.1%)
Year 2024 Rank #185 Global Peak 358.19% (2021) Source IMF WEO

Lebanon Government Debt to GDP (2000–2024)

Overview

Lebanon's government debt to gdp stood at 163.76% in 2024, a decline of +29.02% from 2023. Lebanon ranked 185th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2024 163.76% −29.02% #185
2023 192.78% −51.85% #186
2022 244.63% −113.57% #187
2021 358.19% +209.48% #188
2020 148.71% −23.39% #183
2019 172.10% +17.02% #185
2018 155.08% +5.10% #185
2017 149.98% +3.58% #185
2016 146.40% +5.56% #185
2015 140.84% +2.44% #186
2014 138.40% +3.00% #185
2013 135.40% +4.35% #185
2012 131.05% −3.34% #183
2011 134.39% −2.44% #181
2010 136.83% −7.67% #182
Show all years (2000-2024)

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 government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lebanon's government debt to gdp?

Lebanon's government debt to gdp was 163.76% in 2024. Ranked 185th globally. This represents a 15.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Lebanon?

Lebanon's government debt to gdp peaked at 358.19% in 2021.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Lebanon?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Lebanon was 131.05% in 2012.

How does Lebanon rank in government debt to gdp?

Lebanon ranks 185th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2024.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government debt to gdp?

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

What is the government debt to gdp of Lebanon in 2024?

The government debt to gdp of Lebanon in 2024 was 163.76%. This ranks 185th in the world.

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Lebanon Government Debt to GDP. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/lebanon/government-debt-to-gdp
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@misc{historysaid_lebanon_government-debt-to-gdp, title = {Lebanon Government Debt to GDP}, url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/government-debt-to-gdp}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }