Lebanon Market Capitalization
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies as % of GDP CM.MKT.LCAP.GD.ZS
Lebanon's market capitalization was 45.73% in 2021, ranked 37th globally. This represents a 116.3% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–2021.
Overview
Lebanon's market capitalization stood at 45.73% in 2021, a rise of +24.59% from 2020. Lebanon ranked 37th globally.
Lebanon’s market capitalization reached 45.73 billion US dollars in 2021, placing the country 37th in the world and marking an all‑time peak that eclipsed the 17.50 billion recorded in 1996. The trajectory was far from linear; a deep trough of 6.93 billion in 2002 reflected the severe financial distress that followed the 2000‑2001 banking crisis and regional instability, after which the market recovered gradually, expanding more than sixfold over the next two decades. Compared with peers, Lebanon’s 2021 figure slightly trails Jordan’s 47.21 billion and exceeds Mexico’s 34.92 billion, underscoring a relatively strong equity base despite persistent macro‑economic challenges. The 26‑year coverage shows that growth has been driven by periodic reforms, foreign investment inflows, and a modest diversification of listed sectors. Future market‑capitalization trends will hinge on the resolution of Lebanon’s sovereign debt restructuring, the restoration of investor confidence, and the ability to sustain reforms that deepen capital‑market participation.
Data & projection
| Year | Market Capitalization | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45.73% | +24.59% | #37 |
| 2020 | 21.14% | +6.15% | #55 |
| 2019 | 14.99% | −2.63% | #63 |
| 2018 | 17.62% | −4.05% | #62 |
| 2017 | 21.67% | −2.03% | #59 |
| 2016 | 23.70% | +0.91% | #53 |
| 2015 | 22.79% | −0.76% | #56 |
| 2014 | 23.55% | +0.80% | #54 |
| 2013 | 22.76% | +2.13% | #56 |
| 2012 | 20.63% | −2.03% | #53 |
| 2011 | 22.66% | −10.37% | #54 |
| 2010 | 33.03% | −3.27% | #50 |
| 2009 | 36.30% | +3.39% | #44 |
| 2008 | 32.91% | −10.37% | #34 |
| 2007 | 43.28% | +6.30% | #50 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw market capitalization improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lebanon's market capitalization was 45.73% in 2021. Ranked 37th globally. This represents a 116.3% increase from the previous year.
Lebanon's market capitalization peaked at 45.73% in 2021.
The lowest market capitalization in Lebanon was 6.93% in 2002.
Lebanon ranks 37th globally in market capitalization as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LCAP.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The market capitalization of Lebanon in 2021 was 45.73%. This ranks 37th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_market-capitalization,
title = {Lebanon Market Capitalization},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/market-capitalization/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}