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Lebanon Military Spending

Military expenditure as % of GDP  MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS

1.79% −0.80% (-30.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #68 Global Peak 13.46% (1983) Source World Bank

Lebanon Military Spending (1964–2025)

Overview

Lebanon's military spending stood at 1.79% in 2025, a decline of +0.80% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.79% by 2025. Lebanon ranked 68th globally.

Data & projection

Year Military Spending YoY change Rank
2027* trend 1.62% - -
2026* trend 1.70% - -
2025* trend 1.79% - -
2025 1.79% −0.80% #68
2024 2.59% +0.96% #115
2023 1.62% +0.23% #78
2022 1.40% −0.21% #71
2021 1.61% −1.42% #89
2020 3.03% −1.71% #128
2019 4.74% −0.32% #144
2018 5.06% +0.45% #149
2017 4.60% −0.49% #145
2016 5.10% +0.61% #145
2015 4.49% −0.23% #139
2014 4.72% +0.59% #147
2013 4.13% +0.14% #141
2012 3.99% −0.08% #139
2011 4.07% −0.05% #135
Show all years (1964-2025)
* 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 military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lebanon's military spending?

Lebanon's military spending was 1.79% in 2025. Ranked 68th globally. This represents a 30.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest military spending in Lebanon?

Lebanon's military spending peaked at 13.46% in 1983.

What was the lowest military spending in Lebanon?

The lowest military spending in Lebanon was 1.12% in 1987.

How does Lebanon rank in military spending?

Lebanon ranks 68th globally in military spending as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for military spending?

The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected military spending of Lebanon in 2025?

Lebanon's military spending is projected to reach 1.79% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the military spending of Lebanon in 2025?

The military spending of Lebanon in 2025 was 1.79%. This ranks 68th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_lebanon_military-spending, title = {Lebanon Military Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/military-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }