Lebanon Gross Savings
Gross savings as % of GDP NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS
Lebanon's gross savings was 0.69% in 2024, ranked 165th globally. This represents a 131.6% increase from 2023. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2024.
Overview
Lebanon's gross savings stood at 0.69% in 2024, a rise of +2.89% from 2023. Lebanon ranked 165th globally.
Lebanon’s gross savings ratio has collapsed from a post‑civil‑war high of 65.12 % in 1982 to a negative 21.78 % in 2022, marking the deepest trough in the 45‑year series and reflecting prolonged fiscal deficits, capital flight and a banking crisis that intensified after 2019. The latest World Bank estimate for 2024 shows a modest rebound to 0.69 % of GDP, placing Lebanon 165th in the global ranking and barely above South Sudan’s 0.50 % and well below the Solomon Islands’ 1.23 %. The sharp decline from the early 1980s peak illustrates how structural imbalances and political instability have eroded domestic resource mobilization, while the recent modest improvement coincides with tentative fiscal consolidation measures and limited external financing. Continued reforms in public finance, restoration of confidence in the banking sector and sustained external support will be essential for reversing the negative savings trajectory and moving the ratio into positive territory.
Data & projection
| Year | Gross Savings | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.69% | +2.89% | #165 |
| 2023 | -12.70% | −4.64% | #179 |
| 2022 | -21.78% | −20.60% | #181 |
| 2021 | -6.60% | −4.91% | #179 |
| 2020 | 2.24% | +11.68% | #174 |
| 2019 | -6.02% | −4.16% | #181 |
| 2018 | -3.80% | −2.71% | #182 |
| 2017 | -0.93% | −3.60% | #184 |
| 2016 | 2.06% | −3.05% | #181 |
| 2015 | 2.44% | +3.70% | #182 |
| 2014 | -3.63% | −5.73% | #186 |
| 2013 | -2.32% | −3.67% | #178 |
| 2012 | -2.53% | −15.54% | #179 |
| 2011 | 2.70% | −4.09% | #175 |
| 2010 | 4.93% | −2.10% | #171 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lebanon's gross savings was 0.69% in 2024. Ranked 165th globally. This represents a 131.6% increase from the previous year.
Lebanon's gross savings peaked at 65.12% in 1982.
The lowest gross savings in Lebanon was -21.78% in 2022.
Lebanon ranks 165th globally in gross savings as of 2024.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The gross savings of Lebanon in 2024 was 0.69%. This ranks 165th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_gross-savings,
title = {Lebanon Gross Savings},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/gross-savings/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}