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Lebanon Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

141.09% +36.88% (+35.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #39 Global Peak 141.09% (2025) Source World Bank

Lebanon Trade Openness (1989–2025)

Overview

Lebanon's trade openness stood at 141.09% in 2025, a rise of +36.88% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 141.09% by 2025. Lebanon ranked 39th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2026* trend 155.81% - -
2025* trend 141.09% - -
2025 141.09% +36.88% #39
2023 104.21% −10.68% #113
2022 114.89% +36.06% #129
2021 78.83% +28.70% #91
2020 50.13% −12.85% #49
2019 62.98% −5.28% #59
2018 68.26% −0.20% #73
2017 68.46% +0.73% #76
2016 67.72% −4.12% #75
2015 71.84% −7.98% #83
2014 79.82% −6.36% #90
2013 86.17% −2.37% #101
2012 88.55% −13.59% #97
2011 102.14% +7.04% #119
2010 95.10% +4.70% #116
Show all years (1989-2025)
* 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 trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lebanon's trade openness?

Lebanon's trade openness was 141.09% in 2025. Ranked 39th globally. This represents a 35.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Lebanon?

Lebanon's trade openness peaked at 141.09% in 2025.

What was the lowest trade openness in Lebanon?

The lowest trade openness in Lebanon was 50.12% in 2000.

How does Lebanon rank in trade openness?

Lebanon ranks 39th globally in trade openness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade openness?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected trade openness of Lebanon in 2025?

Lebanon's trade openness is projected to reach 141.09% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Lebanon in 2025?

The trade openness of Lebanon in 2025 was 141.09%. This ranks 39th in the world.

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Lebanon Trade Openness. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/lebanon/trade-openness
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@misc{historysaid_lebanon_trade-openness, title = {Lebanon Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }