Lebanon
Country statistics · 1990–present
Lebanon at a Glance
Lebanon is home to 5.8 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $6,443, it is a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Life expectancy at birth stands at 77.9 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 5.8 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 16.0 and a death rate of 6.0 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 9.9 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 58,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Lebanon is a small economy, with a total GDP that stood at $34 billion (2025). At $6,443 per person, it is classified as a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. The economy recorded solid growth of 4.0% in 2025. With an unemployment rate of 11.5% (2023), the labour market reflects elevated unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 77.9 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $261 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 92.0% (2019), reflecting a majority-literate adult population. 80.6% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 47.7% of the population (2024), representing limited safe drinking water access, a significant public health priority.