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Lebanon
Lebanon places highest on Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generation (top 9% worldwide) and lowest on Adjusted Net Savings (bottom 1%).
Lebanon in the Nations Inquiry Country Index
At a glance
Population
5,773,493
people
since 1950
Land area
10,230
km²
since 1961
GDP per person
10,469
international $, PPP
since 1990
Life expectancy
77.82
years at birth
since 1950
Human development
0.752
HDI, 0–1
since 2005
Unemployment
10.98
% of the labour force
since 1991
The newest published figure for each, the year it describes and who published it, with a line showing how it has moved.
01The country
About Lebanon
Key facts about Lebanon
- Capital
- Beirut
- Official language
- Arabic
- Currency
- Lebanese pound (LBP)
- ISO code
- LBN · LB
- Domain · dialling
- .lb · +961
As Wikidata records them. Official languages are the least consistent — some countries list only a national language, others every regional one. Sources and licences.
02Country Index 2026
Where it stands, topic by topic
Strongest first. Each position is Lebanon’s place among the countries with a standing on that topic, built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things.
93rdof 193
From 3 of 3 key statistics
72ndof 147
From 2 of 3 key statistics
103rdof 200
From 4 of 4 key statistics
107thof 196
From 3 of 3 key statistics
88thof 159
From 2 of 2 key statistics
102ndof 176
From 3 of 4 key statistics
joint127thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint118thof 181
From 3 of 3 key statistics
130thof 192
From 3 of 3 key statistics
123rdof 175
From 3 of 4 key statistics
148thof 198
From 2 of 3 key statistics
142ndof 171
From 3 of 4 key statistics
163rdof 194
From 4 of 4 key statistics
162ndof 183
From 4 of 4 key statistics
169thof 177
From 4 of 4 key statistics
No standing — Lebanon holds too few of this subject’s key statistics to be placed on it.
Each standing is built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things. Select a subject for Lebanon’s readings on it, or see every statistic held for Lebanon in the table further down this page.
03Highs and lows
Where Lebanon stands out
The two ends of its own record: every statistic on which Lebanon sits within ten places of the best or worst in the world, plus its strongest and weakest readings overall. Each is turned into a percentile — its place among every country measured — which is what lets a hunger score and a press-freedom rank be compared at all.
Where Lebanon does best5
In the top third of all countries measured.
Not ranked by the publisher · 30.15 · 2024
world median 5.769 (better) · ▲ 40 pts since 2014
- Gender Development Indextop 16%
Position · derived 27th of 184 · 0.992 · 2023
world median 0.971 (better) · ▲ 43 pts since 2013
Position · derived 75th of 90 · 1 = worst · 56.9 · 2025
world median 75.8 (better)
- Livestock Production Indextop 22%
Position · derived 42nd of 194 · 123.11 · 2022
world median 107.06 (better) · ▲ 54 pts since 2012
Where Lebanon struggles most5
In the bottom third of all countries measured. 4 are within ten places of the worst in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 2ndAdjusted Net Savingsbottom 1%
Position · derived 117th of 118 · -27.91 · 2021
world median 8.389 (worse)
- 3rd
Position · derived 137th of 139 · 23.04 · 2024
world median 72.83 (worse) · ▼ 45 pts since 2014
- 3rdGlobal Militarisation Indexbottom 1%
Rank 3rd of 149 · 1 = worst · 246.25 · 2023
world median 100.66 (worse) · ▼ 5 pts since 2013
- 8thGovernment Spending on Educationbottom 6%
Position · derived 116th of 123 · 1.504 · 2023
world median 3.709 (worse) · ▼ 8 pts since 2013
- Open Data Inventorybottom 6%
Rank 156th of 168 · 33 · 2024
world median 59 (worse) · ▼ 35 pts since 2015
A band is a place among the countries each publisher scores, so Lebanon can move because other countries moved. See the Country Index for the full method.
04Over time
Which way it is moving
The published rank in widely quoted reports, edition by edition — each end with the size of that year’s field — and the statistics, not already named above, on which it has gained or lost the most ground.
Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
87th
of 186 · 2005
102nd
of 193 · 2023
Ranked in 19 of 34 editions
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International
127th
of 173 · 2012
153rd
of 181 · 2025
Ranked in 14 of 14 editions
Gender Inequality Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
78th
of 147 · 2007
91st
of 172 · 2023
Ranked in 17 of 34 editions
Global Innovation Index
World Intellectual Property Organization
92nd
of 132 · 2023
90th
of 139 · 2025
Ranked in 3 of 4 editions
Economic Complexity Index
Growth Lab at Harvard University
68th
of 140 · 1995
54th
of 145 · 2024
Ranked in 30 of 30 editions
Government AI Readiness Index
Oxford Insights
101st
of 172 · 2020
117th
of 195 · 2025
Ranked in 6 of 6 editions
Gaining ground
Where Lebanon has climbed against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Renewable Share of Electricity Generation+41 pts since 2014
Losing ground
Where Lebanon has slipped against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Short-Term Share of External Debt-32 pts since 2014
05In context
Lebanon and its neighbours
A position reads best beside the countries around it. Every position below is a place in the world ranking of 178, not within the region.
Shares a land border with
Placed either side in the Country Index 2026
Across Western Asia
Every country in the sub-region, by its position in the world (of 178 placed).
06The evidence
Every statistic we hold for Lebanon
Grouped by topic. Each row gives the newest edition’s rank or position, the published value and the year the numbers describe — select a row for the world median, the best in the world and the trend.
Governance & Institutions24
Central Bank Independence Indexbottom 7%0.323CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)2023
bottom 7% of 191 countries measured
Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)
Lebanon 0.323 · world median 0.608
Highest 0.974 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
No real change since 2013
Civic Space Ratings102nd of 198position · derived50Civic space score (0–100)2025
bottom 49% of 198 countries measured
CIVICUS · Civic space score (0–100)
Lebanon 50 · world median 50.46 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)131st of 192rank0.33ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)2024
bottom 32% of 192 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)
Lebanon 0.33 · world median 0.387 (worse)
Best in the world 0.749 (Singapore)
No real change since 2014
Completeness of Birth Registrationtop 45%98.9Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)2025
top 45% of 185 countries measured
UNICEF · Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)
Lebanon 98.9 · world median 98.4 (better)
Best in the world 100 (53 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Control of Corruption185th of 211position · derived-1.225Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 12% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)
Lebanon -1.225 · world median -0.197 (worse)
Best in the world 2.259 (Denmark)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Corruption Perceptions Index153rd of 181rank23CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)2025
bottom 15% of 182 countries measured · 182 share 181 positions
Transparency International · CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)
Lebanon 23 · world median 39 (worse)
Best in the world 89 (Denmark)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2015
Debt Service on External Debt32nd of 109position · derived · 1 = worst21.05Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)2024
bottom 29% of 109 countries measured
World Bank Group · Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)
Lebanon 21.05 · world median 12.93 (worse)
Best in the world 0.285 (Iran)
▲ +29 percentile points since 2014
Government AI Readiness Index117th of 195rank34.26AI readiness score (0–100)2025
bottom 40% of 195 countries measured
Oxford Insights · AI readiness score (0–100)
Lebanon 34.26 · world median 40.19 (worse)
Best in the world 88.36 (United States)
No real change since 2020
Government Effectiveness186th of 209position · derived-1.096Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)2025
bottom 11% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)
Lebanon -1.096 · world median 0.101 (worse)
Best in the world 2.092 (Singapore)
▼ -24 percentile points since 2015
Government Spending on Education116th of 123position · derived1.504Government expenditure on education (% of GDP)2023
bottom 6% of 123 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Government expenditure on education (% of GDP)
Lebanon 1.504 · world median 3.709 (worse)
Best in the world 16.39 (Kiribati)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2013
GovTech Maturity Index166th of 196position · derived0.26GTMI score (0–1)2025
bottom 15% of 196 countries measured
World Bank Group · GTMI score (0–1)
Lebanon 0.26 · world median 0.63 (worse)
Best in the world 0.997 (South Korea)
▼ -17 percentile points since 2022
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index107th of 175position · derived0.511Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)2025
bottom 39% of 176 countries measured · 176 share 175 positions
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)
Lebanon 0.511 · world median 0.676 (worse)
Best in the world 0.988 (Australia)
No real change since 2015
Liberal Democracy Index103rd of 176position · derived0.267Liberal democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 42% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Liberal democracy index (0–1)
Lebanon 0.267 · world median 0.353 (worse)
Best in the world 0.884 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Open Data Inventory156th of 168rank33ODIN overall score (0–100)2024
bottom 6% of 168 countries measured
Open Data Watch · ODIN overall score (0–100)
Lebanon 33 · world median 59 (worse)
Best in the world 90 (2 countries tied)
▼ -35 percentile points since 2015
Political Corruption Index25th of 176position · derived · 1 = worst0.83Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)2025
bottom 14% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)
Lebanon 0.83 · world median 0.518 (worse)
Best in the world 0.004 (Denmark)
▼ -15 percentile points since 2015
Public Sector Employment68th of 135position · derived15.01Public sector employment (% of total employment)2022
top 50% of 135 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector employment (% of total employment)
Lebanon 15.01 · world median 15.01
Highest 47.1 (Maldives)
No earlier reading to compare
Regulatory Quality172nd of 209position · derived-0.853Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 18% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)
Lebanon -0.853 · world median -0.093 (worse)
Best in the world 2.113 (Singapore)
▼ -25 percentile points since 2015
Rule of Law173rd of 211position · derived-1.055Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 18% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Lebanon -1.055 · world median -0.102 (worse)
Best in the world 2.012 (Finland)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Statistical Performance Indicators145th of 188position · derived57.81SPI overall score (0–100)2024
bottom 23% of 188 countries measured
World Bank Group · SPI overall score (0–100)
Lebanon 57.81 · world median 69.3 (worse)
Best in the world 94.14 (Norway)
▲ +16 percentile points since 2016
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index100th of 176position · derived0.419Electoral democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 43% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Electoral democracy index (0–1)
Lebanon 0.419 · world median 0.497 (worse)
Best in the world 0.913 (Denmark)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2015
Voice and Accountability133rd of 206position · derived-0.593Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 36% of 206 countries measured
World Bank Group · Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Lebanon -0.593 · world median -0.022 (worse)
Best in the world 1.825 (Norway)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Women, Business and the Law162nd of 190position · derived58.75WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)2024
bottom 14% of 190 countries measured
World Bank Group · WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)
Lebanon 58.75 · world median 81.25 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (14 countries tied)
No real change since 2014
Economy & Innovation14
Account Ownership at a Financial Institution137th of 139position · derived23.04Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)2024
bottom 1% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)
Lebanon 23.04 · world median 72.83 (worse)
Best in the world 99.85 (Iceland)
▼ -45 percentile points since 2014
Adjusted Net Savings117th of 118position · derived-27.91Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)2021
bottom 1% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)
Lebanon -27.91 · world median 8.389 (worse)
Best in the world 32.18 (Bangladesh)
No real change since 2011
Container Port Traffic77th of 103position · derived762,062Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)2024
bottom 25% of 103 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)
Lebanon 762,062 · world median 1,827,788
Highest 299,703,800 (China)
▼ -40 percentile points since 2014
Crop Production Index141st of 195position · derived97.9Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 28% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Lebanon 97.9 · world median 106.23 (worse)
Best in the world 189.93 (Senegal)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2012
Economic Complexity Index54th of 145rank0.379ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)2024
top 37% of 145 countries measured
Growth Lab at Harvard University · ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)
Lebanon 0.379 · world median 0.131 (better)
Best in the world 1.729 (Japan)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2014
Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit78th of 179position · derived39.43Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)2025
top 43% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)
Lebanon 39.43 · world median 35.95 (better)
Best in the world 88.52 (Israel)
No earlier reading to compare
Food Production Index110th of 195position · derived104.14Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 44% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Lebanon 104.14 · world median 106.08 (worse)
Best in the world 177.49 (Senegal)
▲ +31 percentile points since 2012
Foreign Direct Investment Inflowstop 21%4.658FDI inflows (% of GDP)2025
top 21% of 202 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · FDI inflows (% of GDP)
Lebanon 4.658 · world median 1.968
Highest 2,221 (British Virgin Islands)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2015
Global Innovation Index90th of 139rank23.61GII score (0–100)2025
bottom 36% of 139 countries measured
World Intellectual Property Organization · GII score (0–100)
Lebanon 23.61 · world median 28.52 (worse)
Best in the world 65.96 (Switzerland)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2023
ICT Goods Exports75th of 119position · derived0.5ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)2024
bottom 38% of 120 countries measured · 120 share 119 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)
Lebanon 0.5 · world median 0.975 (worse)
Best in the world 61.45 (Hong Kong)
▼ -20 percentile points since 2014
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index56th of 175rank93.45LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)2026
top 33% of 167 countries measured · 167 share 175 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)
Lebanon 93.45 · world median 56.21 (better)
Best in the world 1,319 (China)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2016
Livestock Production Index42nd of 194position · derived123.11Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 22% of 194 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Lebanon 123.11 · world median 107.06 (better)
Best in the world 190.08 (Malawi)
▲ +54 percentile points since 2012
Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)173rd of 180position · derived0.003Natural resources rents (% of GDP)2021
bottom 12% of 197 countries measured · 197 share 180 positions
World Bank Group · Natural resources rents (% of GDP)
Lebanon 0.003 · world median 1.708
Highest 61.03 (Libya)
No real change since 2011
World Energy Trilemma Index68th of 99rank57.7Trilemma score (0–100)2023
bottom 29% of 126 countries measured · 126 share 99 positions
World Energy Council · Trilemma score (0–100)
Lebanon 57.7 · world median 63.8 (worse)
Best in the world 83.2 (Denmark)
No earlier reading to compare
Work & Labour2
Firms with a Female Top Manager166th of 179position · derived5.91Firms with a female top manager (%)2025
bottom 7% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a female top manager (%)
Lebanon 5.91 · world median 19.16 (worse)
Best in the world 62.9 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
Informal Employment Rate39th of 97position · derived · 1 = worst55.33Informal employment (% of total employment)2025
bottom 40% of 97 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Informal employment (% of total employment)
Lebanon 55.33 · world median 36.83 (worse)
Best in the world 0.857 (Hungary)
No earlier reading to compare
Education & Knowledge11
Academic Freedom Index89th of 176position · derived0.618Academic freedom index (0–1)2025
bottom 50% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Academic freedom index (0–1)
Lebanon 0.618 · world median 0.619 (worse)
Best in the world 0.978 (Czechia)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Adult Literacy Rate97th of 172position · derived92.01Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)2024
bottom 44% of 172 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)
Lebanon 92.01 · world median 93.99 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Expected Years of Schooling142nd of 195position · derived11.68Expected years of schooling2023
bottom 27% of 195 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Expected years of schooling
Lebanon 11.68 · world median 13.34 (worse)
Best in the world 21.69 (Monaco)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2013
Harmonized Test Scores115th of 172position · derived389.89Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)2020
bottom 33% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)
Lebanon 389.89 · world median 414.32 (worse)
Best in the world 575.27 (Singapore)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2010
Learning-Adjusted Years of School117th of 172position · derived6.335Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)2020
bottom 32% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)
Lebanon 6.335 · world median 7.941 (worse)
Best in the world 12.81 (Singapore)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2017
Mean Years of Schooling85th of 193position · derived10.37Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)2023
top 44% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)
Lebanon 10.37 · world median 9.933 (better)
Best in the world 14.3 (Germany)
No real change since 2013
Out-of-School Rate, Primary12th of 121position · derived · 1 = worst22.51Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)2024
bottom 9% of 121 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)
Lebanon 22.51 · world median 3.691 (worse)
Best in the world 0.004 (United Arab Emirates)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2014
Outbound Mobility Ratio, Tertiarytop 27%11.29Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home)2023
top 27% of 117 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home)
Lebanon 11.29 · world median 5.279
Highest 1,724 (Cook Islands)
▲ +17 percentile points since 2013
Pre-Primary Net Enrolment Rate54th of 120position · derived70.16Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)2024
top 45% of 120 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)
Lebanon 70.16 · world median 65.93 (better)
Best in the world 99.85 (Moldova)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2014
Secondary School Enrolment96th of 109position · derived63.79Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%)2024
bottom 12% of 109 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%)
Lebanon 63.79 · world median 93.19 (worse)
Best in the world 158.55 (Monaco)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2014
Youth Literacy Ratebottom 43%96.6715–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)2024
bottom 43% of 174 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · 15–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)
Lebanon 96.67 · world median 98.22 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (6 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Health & Wellbeing18
Dietary Energy Supply94th of 155position · derived2,846Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)2024
bottom 39% of 155 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)
Lebanon 2,846 · world median 2,982 (worse)
Best in the world 3,962 (United States)
▼ -18 percentile points since 2014
Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six Months116th of 136position · derived22.7Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)2024
bottom 15% of 136 countries measured
UNICEF · Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)
Lebanon 22.7 · world median 40.74 (worse)
Best in the world 83.3 (Burundi)
No earlier reading to compare
Gender Inequality Index91st of 172rank0.36GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)2023
bottom 47% of 172 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)
Lebanon 0.36 · world median 0.351 (worse)
Best in the world 0.003 (Denmark)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2013
Global Report on Food Crises13th of 44position · derived · 1 = worst30In IPC Phase 3+ (% of analysed population)2024
bottom 28% of 44 countries measured
Food Security Information Network (FSIN) · In IPC Phase 3+ (% of analysed population)
Lebanon 30 · world median 22 (worse)
Best in the world 3 (El Salvador)
▲ +21 percentile points since 2020
Global Violent Deaths97th of 206position · derived · 1 = worst4.45Violent deaths per 100,000 people2021
bottom 46% of 209 countries measured · 209 share 206 positions
Small Arms Survey · Violent deaths per 100,000 people
Lebanon 4.45 · world median 4.02 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (4 countries tied)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2011
Human Capital Index103rd of 172position · derived0.515HCI score (0–1)2020
bottom 40% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · HCI score (0–1)
Lebanon 0.515 · world median 0.564 (worse)
Best in the world 0.879 (Singapore)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2017
Human Development Index102nd of 193rank0.752HDI score (0–1)2023
bottom 47% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · HDI score (0–1)
Lebanon 0.752 · world median 0.762 (worse)
Best in the world 0.972 (Iceland)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2013
Infant Mortality Rate83rd of 200position · derived · 1 = worst15.25Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)2024
bottom 41% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)
Lebanon 15.25 · world median 12.26 (worse)
Best in the world 1.214 (San Marino)
▼ -21 percentile points since 2014
INFORM Severity Index22nd of 81position · derived · 1 = worst3.8INFORM Severity (1–5, most severe crisis)2025
bottom 28% of 81 countries measured
ACAPS · INFORM Severity (1–5, most severe crisis)
Lebanon 3.8 · world median 3.1 (worse)
Best in the world 1.3 (Trinidad and Tobago)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2020
Life Expectancy at Age 6578th of 222position · derived17.64Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates2023
top 35% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates
Lebanon 17.64 · world median 16.39 (better)
Best in the world 23.21 (Monaco)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
Life Expectancy at Birth71st of 222position · derived77.82Years a newborn would live at current death rates2023
top 32% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Years a newborn would live at current death rates
Lebanon 77.82 · world median 74.63 (better)
Best in the world 86.37 (Monaco)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2013
Maternal Mortality Ratio135th of 195position · derived · 1 = worst14.98Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births2023
top 31% of 195 countries measured
UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
Lebanon 14.98 · world median 46.65 (better)
Best in the world 0.11 (Cook Islands)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
Pesticide Use per Hectare41st of 178position · derived7.23Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)2024
top 22% of 181 countries measured · 181 share 178 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)
Lebanon 7.23 · world median 1.73
Highest 37.72 (Antigua and Barbuda)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity40th of 127position · derived · 1 = worst10.1Population in severe food insecurity (%)2023
bottom 30% of 133 countries measured · 133 share 127 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population in severe food insecurity (%)
Lebanon 10.1 · world median 4.7 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (7 countries tied)
▼ -17 percentile points since 2018
Prevalence of Undernourishment59th of 104position · derived · 1 = worst8.7Population undernourished (%)2023
bottom 36% of 165 countries measured · 165 share 104 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population undernourished (%)
Lebanon 8.7 · world median 5.2 (worse)
Best in the world 2.5 (62 countries tied)
▼ -19 percentile points since 2013
Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five81st of 162position · derived · 1 = worst13.9Children under 5 who are stunted (%)2024
bottom 50% of 162 countries measured
UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · Children under 5 who are stunted (%)
Lebanon 13.9 · world median 13.8 (worse)
Best in the world 0.518 (Latvia)
No earlier reading to compare
Under-Five Mortality Rate84th of 200position · derived · 1 = worst17.6Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)2024
bottom 42% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)
Lebanon 17.6 · world median 14.54 (worse)
Best in the world 1.26 (San Marino)
▼ -22 percentile points since 2014
Violent Discipline of Children75th of 90position · derived · 1 = worst56.9Children aged 1-14 experiencing violent discipline (%)2025
top 17% of 90 countries measured
UNICEF · Children aged 1-14 experiencing violent discipline (%)
Lebanon 56.9 · world median 75.8 (better)
Best in the world 37.6 (Qatar)
No earlier reading to compare
Development & Human Capital6
Access to Electricitytop 28%100Population with electricity access (%)2024
top 28% of 215 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population with electricity access (%)
Lebanon 100 · world median 100
Best in the world 100 (122 countries tied)
▲ +19 percentile points since 2014
Cereal Yield108th of 179position · derived2,415Cereal yield (kg per hectare)2023
bottom 40% of 179 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Cereal yield (kg per hectare)
Lebanon 2,415 · world median 3,072 (worse)
Best in the world 29,147 (Oman)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2013
Child Marriage114th of 143position · derived · 1 = worst6Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)2025
top 22% of 145 countries measured · 145 share 143 positions
UNICEF · Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)
Lebanon 6 · world median 17.1 (better)
Best in the world 0 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Gender Development Index27th of 184position · derived0.992Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)2023
top 16% of 184 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)
Lebanon 0.992 · world median 0.971 (better)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
▲ +43 percentile points since 2013
Net Official Development Assistance Received26th of 130position · derived8.799Net ODA received (% of GNI)2023
top 19% of 130 countries measured
OECD Development Assistance Committee · Net ODA received (% of GNI)
Lebanon 8.799 · world median 2.579
Highest 101.78 (Tuvalu)
▲ +46 percentile points since 2013
Planetary pressures-adjusted HDI70th of 156position · derived0.691PHDI (0–1)2023
top 45% of 156 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · PHDI (0–1)
Lebanon 0.691 · world median 0.678 (better)
Best in the world 0.827 (United Kingdom)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2013
Environment & Sustainability22
Agricultural Emissions152nd of 193position · derived760.49Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)2023
bottom 23% of 198 countries measured · 198 share 193 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)
Lebanon 760.49 · world median 8,635
Highest 1,044,508 (India)
No real change since 2013
Agricultural Land28th of 209position · derived65.91Agricultural land (% of land area)2023
top 13% of 209 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agricultural land (% of land area)
Lebanon 65.91 · world median 37.96
Highest 86.48 (Côte d’Ivoire)
No real change since 2013
Arable Land per Person168th of 206position · derived0.023Arable land (hectares per person)2023
bottom 19% of 206 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Arable land (hectares per person)
Lebanon 0.023 · world median 0.109
Highest 1.459 (Kazakhstan)
No real change since 2013
Carbon Intensity of Electricity111th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst388.2Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)2024
top 43% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)
Lebanon 388.2 · world median 468.81 (better)
Best in the world 23.49 (Ethiopia)
▲ +28 percentile points since 2014
Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)104th of 190rank0.455ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)2024
bottom 46% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)
Lebanon 0.455 · world median 0.45 (worse)
Best in the world 0.263 (Norway)
No real change since 2014
CO₂ Emissions per Capita115th of 210position · derived · 1 = worst2.696Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)2024
top 45% of 210 countries measured
Global Carbon Project · Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)
Lebanon 2.696 · world median 3.21 (better)
Best in the world 0.054 (DR Congo)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2014
Ecological Footprint66th of 126position · derived · 1 = worst2.164Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)2025
top 48% of 126 countries measured
Global Footprint Network · Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)
Lebanon 2.164 · world median 2.296 (better)
Best in the world 0.514 (Yemen)
▲ +16 percentile points since 2015
Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)bottom 40%3.139Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)2024
bottom 40% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)
Lebanon 3.139 · world median 2.738 (worse)
Best in the world 0.666 (Chad)
▼ -24 percentile points since 2014
Fertilizer Consumption per Hectare44th of 188position · derived190.09Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)2023
top 23% of 191 countries measured · 191 share 188 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)
Lebanon 190.09 · world median 87.36
Highest 2,926 (Malaysia)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2013
Forest Area145th of 210position · derived14.19Forest area (% of land area)2023
bottom 32% of 213 countries measured · 213 share 210 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Forest area (% of land area)
Lebanon 14.19 · world median 31.08
Highest 94.45 (Suriname)
No real change since 2013
Internal Displacements by Disaster95th of 160position · derived · 1 = worst2,400New displacements by disaster (people)2024
top 41% of 160 countries measured
Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) · New displacements by disaster (people)
Lebanon 2,400 · world median 4,750 (better)
Best in the world 1 (Serbia)
▼ -14 percentile points since 2014
Land Under Cereal Production140th of 179position · derived55,239Land under cereal production (hectares)2023
bottom 22% of 180 countries measured · 180 share 179 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Land under cereal production (hectares)
Lebanon 55,239 · world median 689,278
Highest 103,715,108 (India)
No real change since 2013
Livestock Density38th of 188position · derived1.28Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land2023
top 20% of 188 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land
Lebanon 1.28 · world median 0.535
Highest 43.97 (Singapore)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation83rd of 190position · derived43.82Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)2024
top 43% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)
Lebanon 43.82 · world median 35.66 (better)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▲ +36 percentile points since 2014
ND-GAIN Country Index119th of 190rank43.75ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)2024
bottom 38% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)
Lebanon 43.75 · world median 47.44 (worse)
Best in the world 71.85 (Norway)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2014
Organic Agricultural Area107th of 150position · derived0.22Organic share of agricultural land (%)2024
bottom 31% of 156 countries measured · 156 share 150 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Organic share of agricultural land (%)
Lebanon 0.22 · world median 0.725 (worse)
Best in the world 86.38 (Samoa)
No real change since 2014
Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per Capita134th of 181position · derived835.58Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)2022
bottom 26% of 181 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)
Lebanon 835.58 · world median 2,528 (worse)
Best in the world 445,023 (Iceland)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2012
Renewable Share of Electricity Generation74th of 190position · derived43.82Renewables (% of electricity generated)2024
top 38% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Renewables (% of electricity generated)
Lebanon 43.82 · world median 31.14 (better)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▲ +41 percentile points since 2014
Water Stress31st of 177position · derived · 1 = worst58.79Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)2023
bottom 17% of 177 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)
Lebanon 58.79 · world median 10 (worse)
Best in the world 0.03 (Republic of the Congo)
No real change since 2013
Water Withdrawal by Sector112th of 171position · derived38.04Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)2022
bottom 35% of 173 countries measured · 173 share 171 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)
Lebanon 38.04 · world median 62.14
Highest 99.48 (Somalia)
No real change since 2012
Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generationtop 9%30.15Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)2024
top 9% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)
Lebanon 30.15 · world median 5.769 (better)
Best in the world 69.12 (Denmark)
▲ +40 percentile points since 2014
World Risk Index94th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst4.29WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)2025
bottom 48% of 193 countries measured
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)
Lebanon 4.29 · world median 4.17 (worse)
Best in the world 0.18 (Monaco)
No real change since 2015
Gender & Equality4
Sex Ratio at Birthtop 43%105.3Male births per 100 female births2023
top 43% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Male births per 100 female births
Lebanon 105.3 · world median 105.1
Highest 116.3 (Liechtenstein)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2013
Social Institutions and Gender Index12th of 140position · derived · 1 = worst57.1SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)2023
bottom 8% of 140 countries measured
OECD · SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)
Lebanon 57.1 · world median 25.2 (worse)
Best in the world 6.7 (Norway)
No earlier reading to compare
Women's Political Empowerment Index132nd of 176position · derived0.608Women's political empowerment index (0–1)2025
bottom 25% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Women's political empowerment index (0–1)
Lebanon 0.608 · world median 0.772 (worse)
Best in the world 0.954 (Denmark)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Democracy & Civil Liberties8
Deliberative Democracy Index86th of 176position · derived0.35Deliberative democracy index (0–1)2025
top 49% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Deliberative democracy index (0–1)
Lebanon 0.35 · world median 0.339 (better)
Best in the world 0.867 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Egalitarian Democracy Index100th of 176position · derived0.254Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 43% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)
Lebanon 0.254 · world median 0.321 (worse)
Best in the world 0.876 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information Index80th of 176position · derived0.744Freedom of expression index (0–1)2025
top 45% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom of expression index (0–1)
Lebanon 0.744 · world median 0.693 (better)
Best in the world 0.98 (Denmark)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Government Censorship of the Media98th of 176position · derived0.291Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship2025
bottom 45% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship
Lebanon 0.291 · world median 0.565 (worse)
Best in the world 3.489 (Belgium)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Government Internet Shutdowns126th of 176position · derived-0.35Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns2025
bottom 29% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns
Lebanon -0.35 · world median 1.023 (worse)
Best in the world 2.081 (Spain)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Military Dimension Indextop 48%0.094Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)2025
top 48% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)
Lebanon 0.094 · world median 0.1 (better)
Best in the world 0 (76 countries tied)
▲ +19 percentile points since 2015
Participatory Democracy Index108th of 176position · derived0.222Participatory democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 39% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Participatory democracy index (0–1)
Lebanon 0.222 · world median 0.298 (worse)
Best in the world 0.785 (Switzerland)
No real change since 2015
Physical Violence Index103rd of 176position · derived0.704Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)2025
bottom 42% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)
Lebanon 0.704 · world median 0.79 (worse)
Best in the world 0.989 (2 countries tied)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Peace & Security6
Deaths in Organized Violence28th of 59position · derived · 1 = worst347Deaths in organized violence (people)2025
bottom 14% of 196 countries measured · 196 share 59 positions
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · Deaths in organized violence (people)
Lebanon 347 · world median 0 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (138 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
Global Militarisation Index3rd of 149rank · 1 = worst246.25GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)2023
bottom 1% of 149 countries measured
Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) · GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)
Lebanon 246.25 · world median 100.66 (worse)
Best in the world 3.512 (Haiti)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
INFORM Risk Index23rd of 191position · derived · 1 = worst6.3INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)2025
bottom 12% of 191 countries measured
European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)
Lebanon 6.3 · world median 3.7 (worse)
Best in the world 0.7 (Singapore)
No real change since 2016
Political Stability and Absence of Violence187th of 211position · derived-1.268Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 11% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Lebanon -1.268 · world median 0.171 (worse)
Best in the world 1.563 (Andorra)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Political Violence by Non-State Actors12th of 171position · derived · 1 = worst2.225Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence2025
bottom 6% of 171 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence
Lebanon 2.225 · world median -0.661 (worse)
Best in the world -3.182 (Luxembourg)
▼ -16 percentile points since 2015
Refugees by Country of Origintop 31%9,568Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)2025
top 31% of 202 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)
Lebanon 9,568 · world median 1,272
Highest 5,224,131 (Ukraine)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Risk & Resilience2
Asylum-Seekers by Country of Asylumtop 35%7,617Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)2025
top 35% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)
Lebanon 7,617 · world median 1,836
Highest 3,718,945 (United States)
▼ -18 percentile points since 2015
Refugee Population by Country of Asylumtop 9%535,168Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)2025
top 9% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)
Lebanon 535,168 · world median 12,269
Highest 2,655,191 (Germany)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Mobility & Trade4
Average Time to Clear Exports Through Customs24th of 174position · derived · 1 = worst12.28Average time to clear exports through customs (days)2025
bottom 13% of 175 countries measured · 175 share 174 positions
World Bank Group · Average time to clear exports through customs (days)
Lebanon 12.28 · world median 4.456 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Cereal Import Dependency Ratiotop 24%86.6Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)2022
top 24% of 161 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)
Lebanon 86.6 · world median 42.8
Highest 100 (16 countries tied)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2012
Cost of Sending Remittances21st of 93position · derived · 1 = worst5.279Average cost of sending $200 home (% of the amount)2023
bottom 22% of 93 countries measured
World Bank Group · Average cost of sending $200 home (% of the amount)
Lebanon 5.279 · world median 3.225 (worse)
Best in the world -49.69 (Malawi)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2016
Net Migration Ratebottom 10%-5.922Net migrants per 1,000 population2023
bottom 10% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Net migrants per 1,000 population
Lebanon -5.922 · world median -0.133
Highest 39.62 (South Sudan)
▼ -90 percentile points since 2013
Poverty & Inequality1
Poverty Headcount at National Poverty Linestop 36%27.4Population below the national poverty line (%)2025
top 36% of 160 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population below the national poverty line (%)
Lebanon 27.4 · world median 21.8
Highest 82.3 (South Sudan)
No earlier reading to compare
Money & Public Finance1
Short-Term Share of External Debtbottom 9%28.26Short-term debt (% of total external debt)2024
bottom 9% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Short-term debt (% of total external debt)
Lebanon 28.26 · world median 9.376 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (5 countries tied)
▼ -32 percentile points since 2014
Energy5
Net Electricity Imports (share of generation)bottom 44%0Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)2024
bottom 44% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)
Lebanon 0 · world median 0
Highest 707.07 (Palestine)
▼ -22 percentile points since 2014
Nuclear Share of Electricity Generationbottom 41%0Nuclear (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 41% of 183 countries measured
Ember · Nuclear (% of electricity generated)
Lebanon 0 · world median 0
Highest 67.4 (France)
No real change since 2014
Primary Energy Consumption per Capitabottom 49%41.94Energy use per person (million Btu)2024
bottom 49% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per person (million Btu)
Lebanon 41.94 · world median 49.5
Highest 766.07 (Qatar)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2014
RISE Energy Efficiency Policy Scorebottom 37%34.59Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)2023
bottom 37% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)
Lebanon 34.59 · world median 48.23 (worse)
Best in the world 95.93 (South Korea)
▼ -20 percentile points since 2013
RISE Renewable Energy Policy Scoretop 50%33.38Renewable energy policy score (0–100)2023
top 50% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Renewable energy policy score (0–100)
Lebanon 33.38 · world median 33.26 (better)
Best in the world 89.52 (Denmark)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2013
Digital & Technology2
Mobile Phone Ownership53rd of 140position · derived93.98Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 37% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)
Lebanon 93.98 · world median 91.68 (better)
Best in the world 100 (Libya)
No earlier reading to compare
Smartphone Ownership22nd of 140position · derived89.56Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 15% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)
Lebanon 89.56 · world median 78.78 (better)
Best in the world 97.36 (Sweden)
No earlier reading to compare
People & Population10
Crude Birth Ratetop 43%16.14Births per 1,000 population2023
top 43% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Births per 1,000 population
Lebanon 16.14 · world median 13.79
Highest 46.36 (Central African Republic)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2013
Crude Death Ratebottom 24%5.962Deaths per 1,000 population2023
bottom 24% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Deaths per 1,000 population
Lebanon 5.962 · world median 7.303
Highest 25.58 (Vatican City)
▲ +17 percentile points since 2013
Median Age of the Populationbottom 41%28.32Median age (years)2023
bottom 41% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Median age (years)
Lebanon 28.32 · world median 31.52
Highest 59.63 (Vatican City)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2013
Population Aged 65 and Overtop 44%9.824Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)2023
top 44% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)
Lebanon 9.824 · world median 8.32
Highest 44.7 (Vatican City)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Population Densitytop 9%564.37People per square kilometre of land2023
top 9% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People per square kilometre of land
Lebanon 564.37 · world median 96.92
Highest 26,145 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Population Growth Ratebottom 34%0.426Population growth (% per year)2023
bottom 34% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Population growth (% per year)
Lebanon 0.426 · world median 0.888
Highest 5.862 (South Sudan)
▼ -66 percentile points since 2013
Population Under Age 15top 40%26.72Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)2023
top 40% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)
Lebanon 26.72 · world median 22.71
Highest 49.17 (Central African Republic)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2013
Sex Ratio of the Total Populationbottom 20%94.6Males per 100 females2023
bottom 20% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Males per 100 females
Lebanon 94.6 · world median 98.48
Highest 251.08 (Qatar)
▼ -37 percentile points since 2013
Total Dependency Ratiotop 40%57.58People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–642023
top 40% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64
Lebanon 57.58 · world median 54.73
Highest 105.18 (Central African Republic)
▲ +31 percentile points since 2013
Total Fertility Ratetop 42%2.24Live births per woman2023
top 42% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Live births per woman
Lebanon 2.24 · world median 1.962
Highest 6.132 (Somalia)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
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- Self-Employment Rate · last seen 2023
- Societal Poverty Rate · last seen 2022
- Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All Products · last seen 2020
- Tertiary Enrolment Ratio · last seen 2023
- Trade (% of GDP) · last seen 2024
- Trade Union Density
- Unemployment Rate · last seen 2023
- Upper Secondary Attainment · last seen 2019
- Upper Secondary Completion Rate
- Vulnerable Employment · last seen 2023
- Working Poverty Rate · last seen 2023
- Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training · last seen 2019
- Youth Unemployment Rate · last seen 2023
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- The scores and ranks belong to their publishers. Nothing is adjusted, rescaled or re-ranked; each is reproduced from the edition named beside it. Where a row says position · derived, the publisher ranks nobody on that measure and the position is ours, made by ordering the published score.
- Each statistic shows its newest edition, which is not always the edition the Country Index uses: the index pins every source to one data year so its average compares like with like.
How a standing is built from percentiles, why Lebanon can move because other countries moved, and why publishers measure between 120 and 215 countries each are set out in full in how a standing is made and what a standing cannot tell you.
Sources
- Statistics: 37 publishers, each named beside its numbers, with every edition and licence on the datasets pages.
- Capital, languages, currency, codes: Wikidata, public domain (CC0).
- Map and land borders: Natural Earth, public domain. Borders are de facto — where administration actually changes — not claimed.
Photographs
The photograph of Lebanon on this page comes from Wikimedia Commons and is shown in greyscale. The photographer and the licence are named beside each one.
Cite this page
Nations Inquiry (2026). Lebanon: country statistics, rankings and trends. https://nationsinquiry.com/countries/lebanon