Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Lebanon
Lebanon: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 10.58 billion current US$ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Lebanon, 1996–2021
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Lebanon is 10.58 billion current US$, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 57.8% on the previous year and up 16.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Lebanon peaked at 12.85 billion current US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 1.23 billion current US$, in 2001.
That places Lebanon 73rd out of 99 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2.40 billion current US$ | — |
| 1997 | 2.68 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1998 | 2.39 billion current US$ | -10.9% |
| 1999 | 1.89 billion current US$ | -20.9% |
| 2000 | 1.55 billion current US$ | -17.8% |
| 2001 | 1.23 billion current US$ | -21.0% |
| 2002 | 1.33 billion current US$ | +8.0% |
| 2003 | 1.42 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2004 | 2.21 billion current US$ | +55.6% |
| 2005 | 4.81 billion current US$ | +118.0% |
| 2006 | 8.14 billion current US$ | +69.3% |
| 2007 | 10.75 billion current US$ | +31.9% |
| 2008 | 9.58 billion current US$ | -10.8% |
| 2009 | 12.85 billion current US$ | +34.1% |
| 2010 | 12.70 billion current US$ | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 9.05 billion current US$ | -28.7% |
| 2012 | 9.08 billion current US$ | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 10.67 billion current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2014 | 11.33 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2015 | 11.38 billion current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 12.12 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 2017 | 11.49 billion current US$ | -5.2% |
| 2018 | 9.68 billion current US$ | -15.8% |
| 2019 | 7.74 billion current US$ | -20.0% |
| 2020 | 6.70 billion current US$ | -13.4% |
| 2021 | 10.58 billion current US$ | +57.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.34 billion current US$ | 1.89 billion current US$ | 2.68 billion current US$ | 4 |
| 2000s | 5.39 billion current US$ | 1.23 billion current US$ | 12.85 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.52 billion current US$ | 7.74 billion current US$ | 12.70 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.64 billion current US$ | 6.70 billion current US$ | 10.58 billion current US$ | 2 |
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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 market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Lebanon?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Lebanon was 10.58 billion current US$ in 2021, according to World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
- What is the highest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 12.85 billion current US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.23 billion current US$ in 2001.
- How does Lebanon rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Lebanon ranks 73rd out of 99 countries with data for 2021.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), published as part of Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Market capitalization (also known as market value) is the share price times the number of shares outstanding (including their several classes) for listed domestic companies. Investment funds, unit trusts, and companies whose only business goal is to hold shares of other listed companies are excluded. Data are end of year values converted to U.S. dollars using corresponding year-end foreign exchange rates.