Public Debt in Lebanon
Public debt in Lebanon averaged 167% of GDP in the decade to 2021, significantly above the average for the Middle East & North Africa region of 39% of GDP. In 2021, Lebanon's public debt was 350% of GDP. For more public debt information, visit our dedicated page.
Lebanon Public Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays Public Debt (% of GDP) for Lebanon from 2012 to 2021.
Source: Macrobond.
Lebanon Public Debt Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Debt (% of GDP) | 172 | 149 | 358 | - | - |
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