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Lebanon Tax Revenue

Tax revenue as % of GDP  GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS

5.68% −3.22% (-36.1%)
Year 2021 Rank #4 Global Peak 16.86% (2009) Source World Bank

Lebanon Tax Revenue (1997–2021)

Overview

Lebanon's tax revenue stood at 5.68% in 2021, a decline of +3.22% from 2020. Lebanon ranked 4th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2021 5.68% −3.22% #4
2020 8.90% −6.50% #16
2019 15.41% +0.08% #63
2018 15.33% −0.03% #64
2017 15.36% +1.83% #68
2016 13.53% +0.06% #50
2015 13.47% −0.64% #51
2014 14.11% +0.04% #56
2013 14.07% −1.13% #50
2012 15.20% −1.18% #59
2011 16.38% −0.47% #66
2010 16.84% −0.01% #74
2009 16.86% +0.44% #68
2008 16.42% +1.47% #51
2007 14.94% −0.06% #39
Show all years (1997-2021)

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 tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lebanon's tax revenue?

Lebanon's tax revenue was 5.68% in 2021. Ranked 4th globally. This represents a 36.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Lebanon?

Lebanon's tax revenue peaked at 16.86% in 2009.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Lebanon?

The lowest tax revenue in Lebanon was 5.68% in 2021.

How does Lebanon rank in tax revenue?

Lebanon ranks 4th globally in tax revenue as of 2021.

What is the World Bank indicator code for tax revenue?

The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the tax revenue of Lebanon in 2021?

The tax revenue of Lebanon in 2021 was 5.68%. This ranks 4th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_lebanon_tax-revenue, title = {Lebanon Tax Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/tax-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }