Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
1.79%−0.80% (-30.8%)
Year 2025Rank #68 GlobalPeak 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.
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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Lebanon Military Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/lebanon/military-spending
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_military-spending,
title = {Lebanon Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}