Exports as a capacity to import in Lebanon

Lebanon: Exports as a capacity to import was 7.78 trillion constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
7.78 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
down 4.7%
World rank
29th
of 178 countries
All-time high
20.71 trillion constant LCU
in 2017
All-time low
825.48 billion constant LCU
in 1990
Years of data
36
1989–2024

Exports as a capacity to import in Lebanon, 1989–2024

05.0T10.0T15.0T20.0T1989200620241989: 851.2B constant LCU1990: 825.5B constant LCU1991: 929.4B constant LCU1992: 1.9T constant LCU1993: 2.2T constant LCU1994: 2.2T constant LCU1995: 3.2T constant LCU1996: 4.4T constant LCU1997: 5.6T constant LCU1998: 6.2T constant LCU1999: 6.6T constant LCU2000: 6.5T constant LCU2001: 7.8T constant LCU2002: 9.0T constant LCU2003: 9.3T constant LCU2004: 14.7T constant LCU2005: 14.4T constant LCU2006: 13.7T constant LCU2007: 14.8T constant LCU2008: 15.7T constant LCU2009: 19.1T constant LCU2010: 20.3T constant LCU2011: 18.7T constant LCU2012: 16.5T constant LCU2013: 16.7T constant LCU2014: 15.8T constant LCU2015: 19.3T constant LCU2016: 20.3T constant LCU2017: 20.7T constant LCU2018: 19.4T constant LCU2019: 19.7T constant LCU2020: 10.5T constant LCU2021: 9.4T constant LCU2022: 8.6T constant LCU2023: 8.2T constant LCU2024: 7.8T constant LCU

Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.

Analysis

The most recent figure for exports as a capacity to import in Lebanon is 7.78 trillion constant LCU, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 4.7% on the previous year and down 50.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exports as a capacity to import in Lebanon peaked at 20.71 trillion constant LCU in 2017 and was at its lowest, 825.48 billion constant LCU, in 1990.

That places Lebanon 29th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 851.21 billion constant LCU 851.21 billion constant LCU 851.21 billion constant LCU 1
1990s 3.40 trillion constant LCU 825.48 billion constant LCU 6.64 trillion constant LCU 10
2000s 12.49 trillion constant LCU 6.49 trillion constant LCU 19.08 trillion constant LCU 10
2010s 18.75 trillion constant LCU 15.83 trillion constant LCU 20.71 trillion constant LCU 10
2020s 8.89 trillion constant LCU 7.78 trillion constant LCU 10.54 trillion constant LCU 5

Countries ranked near Lebanon

  1. 26 Kazakhstan 8.87 trillion constant LCU compare
  2. 27 Thailand 8.54 trillion constant LCU compare
  3. 28 Democratic Republic of Congo 8.15 trillion constant LCU compare
  4. 30 Senegal 6.25 trillion constant LCU compare
  5. 31 Hong Kong 6.19 trillion constant LCU compare
  6. 32 Pakistan 5.92 trillion constant LCU compare

See the full ranking of 178 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is exports as a capacity to import in Lebanon?
Exports as a capacity to import in Lebanon was 7.78 trillion constant LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
What is the highest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Lebanon?
The highest recorded value was 20.71 trillion constant LCU in 2017.
What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Lebanon?
The lowest recorded value was 825.48 billion constant LCU in 1990.
How does Lebanon rank for exports as a capacity to import?
Lebanon ranks 29th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
Is exports as a capacity to import rising or falling in Lebanon?
Over the last ten years it is down 50.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lebanon data come from?
The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU)
Unit
constant LCU
Source
Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
178 places, 7,583 data points, 1960–2025
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Exports as a capacity to import equals the current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.