Lebanon Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Lebanon's net migration was -10,230 in 2025, ranked 65th globally. This represents a 40.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Lebanon's net migration stood at -10,230 in 2025, a rise of +7,037 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -9,989 by 2026. Lebanon ranked 65th globally.
Lebanon’s net migration balance has swung dramatically over the past six decades, moving from a neutral position in 1960 to a pronounced outflow of –10,230.00 persons in 2025, ranking it 65th globally. The most pronounced influx occurred in 2013 when the country recorded an all‑time peak of 733,500.00 net migrants, a surge driven by regional instability and the return of diaspora members. Conversely, the deepest exodus was recorded in 2019 with a trough of –266,992.00, reflecting the compounded effects of economic collapse, fiscal crisis and the aftermath of the 2020 Beirut port explosion. Lebanon’s recent outflow is comparable to that of Lao PDR (–10,645.00) and Liberia (–9,870.00), underscoring a broader pattern of emigration among economies facing fiscal distress and limited domestic opportunities. If structural reforms and sustainable economic recovery materialize, the current negative trajectory could moderate, potentially stabilising the migration balance in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -1,117 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -5,553 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -9,989 | - | - |
| 2025 | -10,230 | +7,037 | #65 |
| 2024 | -17,267 | +16,926 | #49 |
| 2023 | -34,193 | −6,686 | #26 |
| 2022 | -27,507 | −217 | #28 |
| 2021 | -27,290 | +20,497 | #31 |
| 2020 | -47,787 | +219,205 | #17 |
| 2019 | -266,992 | −7,292 | #5 |
| 2018 | -259,700 | −6,036 | #6 |
| 2017 | -253,664 | −5,743 | #8 |
| 2016 | -247,921 | −8,092 | #8 |
| 2015 | -239,829 | −540,940 | #9 |
| 2014 | 301,111 | −432,389 | #207 |
| 2013 | 733,500 | +609,073 | #215 |
| 2012 | 124,427 | +122,181 | #197 |
| 2011 | 2,246 | +43,161 | #152 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lebanon's net migration was -10,230 in 2025. Ranked 65th globally. This represents a 40.8% increase from the previous year.
Lebanon's net migration peaked at 733,500 in 2013.
The lowest net migration in Lebanon was -266,992 in 2019.
Lebanon ranks 65th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lebanon's net migration is projected to reach -9,989 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Lebanon in 2025 was -10,230. This ranks 65th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_net-migration,
title = {Lebanon Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}