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Lebanon Government Revenue

General government revenue as % of GDP  GGR_NGDP

16.30% +3.12% (+23.6%)
Year 2024 Rank #159 Global Peak 25.56% (2006) Source IMF WEO

Lebanon Government Revenue (1990–2024)

Overview

Lebanon's government revenue stood at 16.30% in 2024, a rise of +3.12% from 2023. Lebanon ranked 159th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Revenue YoY change Rank
2024 16.30% +3.12% #159
2023 13.18% +7.55% #178
2022 5.63% −2.63% #191
2021 8.25% −7.57% #187
2020 15.83% −4.94% #159
2019 20.77% −0.25% #135
2018 21.03% −0.89% #132
2017 21.92% +2.52% #123
2016 19.40% +0.22% #134
2015 19.18% −3.44% #143
2014 22.62% +2.53% #125
2013 20.09% −1.70% #144
2012 21.80% −1.08% #133
2011 22.88% +1.19% #124
2010 21.69% −2.30% #128
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 government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lebanon's government revenue?

Lebanon's government revenue was 16.30% in 2024. Ranked 159th globally. This represents a 23.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government revenue in Lebanon?

Lebanon's government revenue peaked at 25.56% in 2006.

What was the lowest government revenue in Lebanon?

The lowest government revenue in Lebanon was 5.63% in 2022.

How does Lebanon rank in government revenue?

Lebanon ranks 159th globally in government revenue as of 2024.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government revenue?

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

What is the government revenue of Lebanon in 2024?

The government revenue of Lebanon in 2024 was 16.30%. This ranks 159th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_lebanon_government-revenue, title = {Lebanon Government Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/government-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }