What is human development index in Lebanon?

Human development index in Lebanon was 0.752 in 2023, according to UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest human development index recorded in Lebanon?

The highest recorded value was 0.774 in 2018.

What is the lowest human development index recorded in Lebanon?

The lowest recorded value was 0.71 in 2005.

How does Lebanon rank for human development index?

Lebanon ranks 102nd out of 192 countries with data for 2023.

Is human development index rising or falling in Lebanon?

Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Lebanon data come from?

The figures come from UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Human Development Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Human Development Index in Lebanon

Name: Human Development Index in Lebanon
Creator: UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Lebanon: Human Development Index was 0.752 in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)

0.752

Change on year

down 0.4%

World rank

102nd

of 192 countries

All-time high

0.774

in 2018

All-time low

0.71

in 2005

Years of data

2005–2023

Human Development Index in Lebanon, 2005–2023

Source: UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, human development index in Lebanon stood at 0.752.

The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, human development index in Lebanon peaked at 0.774 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.71, in 2005.

Lebanon ranks 102nd of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	0.7252	0.71	0.743	5
2010s	0.764	0.75	0.774	10
2020s	0.7475	0.733	0.755	4

Countries ranked near Lebanon

99 Paraguay 0.756 compare
100 Egypt 0.754 compare
100 Jordan 0.754 compare
103 Saint Lucia 0.748 compare
104 Mongolia 0.747 compare
105 Tunisia 0.746 compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

More reference data data for Lebanon

Number of child deaths per woman 0.0297 under-five deaths per woman (2024)
Fertility rate vs. Human Development Index 2.24 live births per woman (2023)
Fertility rate: births per woman 2.24 live births per woman (2023)
Fertility rate: births per woman 2.24 live births per woman (2023)
Rule of Law - Governance score 38.28 0-100 (2024)
Rule of Law - Governance estimate -1.09 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 (2024)
Voice and Accountability - Governance score 43.32 0-100 (2024)
Voice and Accountability - Governance estimate -0.7733 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 (2024)
Political Stability - Governance score 42.16 0-100 (2024)
Political Stability - Governance estimate -1.39 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is human development index in Lebanon?: Human development index in Lebanon was 0.752 in 2023, according to UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest human development index recorded in Lebanon?: The highest recorded value was 0.774 in 2018.
What is the lowest human development index recorded in Lebanon?: The lowest recorded value was 0.71 in 2005.
How does Lebanon rank for human development index?: Lebanon ranks 102nd out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
Is human development index rising or falling in Lebanon?: Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Lebanon data come from?: The figures come from UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Human Development Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Human Development Index
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 192 places, 5,938 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, a good education, and a decent standard of living. Higher values indicate higher human development.