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Lebanon Government Spending

Government expenditure as % of GDP  GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS

6.30% −8.65% (-57.9%)
Year 2021 Rank #2 Global Peak 31.71% (2006) Source World Bank

Lebanon Government Spending (1998–2021)

Overview

Lebanon's government spending stood at 6.30% in 2021, a decline of +8.65% from 2020. Lebanon ranked 2nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Spending YoY change Rank
2021 6.30% −8.65% #2
2020 14.94% −14.24% #16
2019 29.19% −0.16% #85
2018 29.35% +3.36% #89
2017 25.98% +0.14% #80
2016 25.85% +2.95% #75
2015 22.90% −3.05% #61
2014 25.95% −0.75% #74
2013 26.69% −0.11% #72
2012 26.80% +0.40% #73
2011 26.40% +0.55% #71
2010 25.84% −2.94% #66
2009 28.79% −1.76% #66
2008 30.55% −1.02% #71
2007 31.57% −0.14% #75
Show all years (1998-2021)

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 spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lebanon's government spending?

Lebanon's government spending was 6.30% in 2021. Ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 57.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government spending in Lebanon?

Lebanon's government spending peaked at 31.71% in 2006.

What was the lowest government spending in Lebanon?

The lowest government spending in Lebanon was 6.30% in 2021.

How does Lebanon rank in government spending?

Lebanon ranks 2nd globally in government spending as of 2021.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government spending?

The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the government spending of Lebanon in 2021?

The government spending of Lebanon in 2021 was 6.30%. This ranks 2nd in the world.

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