Unemployment in Lebanon
The unemployment rate in Lebanon averaged 10.6% in the decade to 2022, above the 6.8% average for the Middle East & North Africa. The unemployment rate in 2022 was 12.6%. For more unemployment information, visit our dedicated page.
Lebanon Unemployment Chart
Note: This chart displays Unemployment Rate for Lebanon from 2014 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
Lebanon Unemployment Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment (% of active population, aop) | 11.3 | 13.3 | 12.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
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