Gross international reserves, Central bank, US dollar (Balance of) in Lebanon
Lebanon: Gross international reserves, Central bank, US dollar (Balance of) was 10.07 billion in 2024. ▬ Flat
Gross international reserves, Central bank, US dollar (Balance of) in Lebanon, 2004–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Lebanon recorded 10.07 billion for gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of) in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.6% on the previous year and down 69.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of) in Lebanon peaked at 36.26 billion in 2017 and was at its lowest, 9.27 billion, in 2023.
Lebanon ranks 16th of 29 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Gross international reserves, Central bank, US dollar (Balance of) in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 9.57 billion | — |
| 2005 | 9.61 billion | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 11.35 billion | +18.1% |
| 2007 | 11.50 billion | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 18.61 billion | +61.9% |
| 2009 | 27.21 billion | +46.2% |
| 2010 | 29.83 billion | +9.6% |
| 2011 | 31.59 billion | +5.9% |
| 2012 | 32.18 billion | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 33.89 billion | +5.3% |
| 2014 | 32.73 billion | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 30.95 billion | -5.4% |
| 2016 | 34.46 billion | +11.3% |
| 2017 | 36.26 billion | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 31.45 billion | -13.3% |
| 2019 | 24.52 billion | -22.0% |
| 2020 | 17.65 billion | -28.0% |
| 2021 | 13.61 billion | -22.9% |
| 2022 | 10.32 billion | -24.2% |
| 2023 | 9.27 billion | -10.2% |
| 2024 | 10.07 billion | +8.6% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 10.07 billion is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8.39 billion, 1.2× the median. (10 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 10.07 billion is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 30.59 billion, 33% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.64 billion | 9.57 billion | 27.21 billion | 6 |
| 2010s | 31.79 billion | 24.52 billion | 36.26 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.19 billion | 9.27 billion | 17.65 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
More financial sector data for Lebanon
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0063 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 29.61 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0049 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 21.62 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0063 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 29.61 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of) in Lebanon?
- Gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of) in Lebanon was 10.07 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of) recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 36.26 billion in 2017.
- What is the lowest gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of) recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.27 billion in 2023.
- How does Lebanon rank for gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of)?
- Lebanon ranks 16th out of 29 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of) rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross international reserves, Central bank, US dollar (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Middle East and Central Asia Department Regional Economic Outlook (MCDREO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for 32 countries and territories: Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Georgia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen. These countries and territories are divided into two main nonoverlapping groups, based on export earnings, namely (1) oil exporters; and (2) oil importers. The oil importers group comprises (1) emerging market and middle-income countries (EM&MI) and (2) low-income countries (LICs) based on the income level. Additional analytical and regional groups might be used to provide a more granular breakdown for analysis and continuity.