Lebanon Listed Companies
Number of listed domestic companies CM.MKT.LDOM.NO
Lebanon's listed companies was 10 in 2021, ranked 4th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–2021.
Overview
Lebanon's listed companies stood at 10 in 2021, a rise of +0 from 2020. Lebanon ranked 4th globally.
Lebanon’s stock market listed‑company count stood at 10.00 in 2021, placing the country fourth worldwide according to World Bank data. The figure reflects a gradual expansion from the all‑time trough of 6.00 in 1996, a period marked by post‑civil‑war reconstruction, to the peak of 13.00 in 2001 when regional optimism and liberalisation policies spurred new listings. Over the 26‑year coverage span the market has oscillated, yet the 2021 level matches the counts of peers such as Costa Rica (10.00) and Armenia (10.00), and remains below the 14.00 observed in Belarus. The modest rise since the 1996 trough suggests that regulatory reforms and improved corporate governance have attracted additional issuers, but the failure to regain the 2001 high indicates lingering constraints, including political instability and limited access to capital. Continued macro‑economic stabilisation and deeper integration with international investors could revive growth and push the number of listed firms beyond the current plateau.
Data & projection
| Year | Listed Companies | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | +0 | #4 |
| 2020 | 10 | +0 | #5 |
| 2019 | 10 | +0 | #5 |
| 2018 | 10 | +0 | #5 |
| 2017 | 10 | +0 | #2 |
| 2016 | 10 | +0 | #5 |
| 2015 | 10 | +0 | #6 |
| 2014 | 10 | +0 | #5 |
| 2013 | 10 | +0 | #4 |
| 2012 | 10 | +0 | #5 |
| 2011 | 10 | +0 | #4 |
| 2010 | 10 | +0 | #4 |
| 2009 | 10 | −1 | #4 |
| 2008 | 11 | +0 | #4 |
| 2007 | 11 | +0 | #6 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw listed companies improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lebanon's listed companies was 10 in 2021. Ranked 4th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Lebanon's listed companies peaked at 13 in 2001.
The lowest listed companies in Lebanon was 6 in 1996.
Lebanon ranks 4th globally in listed companies as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LDOM.NO. Data sourced from World Bank.
The listed companies of Lebanon in 2021 was 10. This ranks 4th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_listed-companies,
title = {Lebanon Listed Companies},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/listed-companies/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}