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Lebanon Labor Force Participation

Labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.ZS

43.42% +0.02pp (+0.1%)
Year 2023 Rank #168 Global Peak 48.89% (2019) Source World Bank

Lebanon Labor Force Participation (1990–2023)

Overview

Lebanon's labor force participation stood at 43.42% in 2023, a rise of +0.02pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 39.74% by 2025. Lebanon ranked 168th globally.

Data & projection

Year Labor Force Participation YoY change Rank
2026* trend 38.24% - -
2025* trend 39.74% - -
2023 43.42% +0.02pp #168
2022 43.40% −2.12pp #168
2021 45.52% −1.93pp #165
2020 47.45% −1.45pp #165
2019 48.89% +0.46pp #165
2018 48.43% +0.46pp #165
2017 47.97% +0.46pp #164
2016 47.51% +0.46pp #167
2015 47.05% +0.46pp #167
2014 46.59% +0.46pp #168
2013 46.14% +0.46pp #170
2012 45.68% +0.46pp #170
2011 45.22% +0.46pp #171
2010 44.76% +0.46pp #171
2009 44.31% +0.45pp #171
Show all years (1990-2023)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lebanon's labor force participation?

Lebanon's labor force participation was 43.42% in 2023. Ranked 168th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest labor force participation in Lebanon?

Lebanon's labor force participation peaked at 48.89% in 2019.

What was the lowest labor force participation in Lebanon?

The lowest labor force participation in Lebanon was 43.40% in 2007.

How does Lebanon rank in labor force participation?

Lebanon ranks 168th globally in labor force participation as of 2023.

What is the World Bank indicator code for labor force participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected labor force participation of Lebanon in 2025?

Lebanon's labor force participation is projected to reach 39.74% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the labor force participation of Lebanon in 2023?

The labor force participation of Lebanon in 2023 was 43.42%. This ranks 168th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_lebanon_labor-force-participation, title = {Lebanon Labor Force Participation}, url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/labor-force-participation}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }