Inflation in Lebanon
Consumer price inflation in Lebanon averaged 42.6% in the ten years to 2022, significantly above the Middle East & North Africa regional average of 5.4%. The 2022 average figure was 171.2%. For more inflation information, visit our dedicated page.
Lebanon Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for Lebanon from 2017 to 2016.
Source: Macrobond.
Lebanon Inflation Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 2.9 | 84.9 | 154.8 | 171.2 | 221.3 |
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