Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Lebanon
Lebanon: Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange was 6.95 billion SDR in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6.95 billion SDR
Change on year
up 12.4%
World rank
75th
of 188 countries
All-time high
31.92 billion SDR
in 2016
All-time low
7.70 million SDR
in 1957
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Lebanon, 1950–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
In 2024, reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Lebanon stood at 6.95 billion SDR.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.4% on the previous year and down 74.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Lebanon peaked at 31.92 billion SDR in 2016 and was at its lowest, 7.70 million SDR, in 1957.
That places Lebanon 75th out of 188 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 18.50 million SDR | — |
| 1951 | 13.20 million SDR | -28.6% |
| 1952 | 11.60 million SDR | -12.1% |
| 1953 | 20.50 million SDR | +76.7% |
| 1954 | 13.00 million SDR | -36.6% |
| 1955 | 12.80 million SDR | -1.5% |
| 1956 | 10.50 million SDR | -18.0% |
| 1957 | 7.70 million SDR | -26.7% |
| 1958 | 15.80 million SDR | +105.2% |
| 1959 | 23.20 million SDR | +46.8% |
| 1960 | 17.80 million SDR | -23.3% |
| 1961 | 19.60 million SDR | +10.1% |
| 1962 | 32.80 million SDR | +67.3% |
| 1963 | 32.70 million SDR | -0.3% |
| 1964 | 47.50 million SDR | +45.3% |
| 1965 | 67.10 million SDR | +41.3% |
| 1966 | 87.00 million SDR | +29.7% |
| 1967 | 85.80 million SDR | -1.4% |
| 1968 | 42.10 million SDR | -50.9% |
| 1969 | 57.50 million SDR | +36.6% |
| 1970 | 95.70 million SDR | +66.4% |
| 1971 | 179.14 million SDR | +87.2% |
| 1972 | 296.95 million SDR | +65.8% |
| 1973 | 389.36 million SDR | +31.1% |
| 1974 | 1.04 billion SDR | +167.7% |
| 1975 | 1.02 billion SDR | -1.7% |
| 1976 | 1.12 billion SDR | +9.2% |
| 1977 | 1.29 billion SDR | +15.2% |
| 1978 | 1.41 billion SDR | +9.1% |
| 1979 | 1.16 billion SDR | -17.6% |
| 1980 | 1.24 billion SDR | +6.9% |
| 1981 | 1.29 billion SDR | +4.5% |
| 1982 | 2.36 billion SDR | +82.0% |
| 1983 | 1.80 billion SDR | -23.7% |
| 1984 | 665.47 million SDR | -63.0% |
| 1985 | 957.01 million SDR | +43.8% |
| 1986 | 377.54 million SDR | -60.6% |
| 1987 | 237.12 million SDR | -37.2% |
| 1988 | 703.58 million SDR | +196.7% |
| 1989 | 689.64 million SDR | -2.0% |
| 1990 | 438.12 million SDR | -36.5% |
| 1991 | 864.57 million SDR | +97.3% |
| 1992 | 1.06 billion SDR | +22.6% |
| 1993 | 1.62 billion SDR | +52.5% |
| 1994 | 2.63 billion SDR | +62.8% |
| 1995 | 3.02 billion SDR | +14.8% |
| 1996 | 4.09 billion SDR | +35.6% |
| 1997 | 4.40 billion SDR | +7.4% |
| 1998 | 4.62 billion SDR | +5.1% |
| 1999 | 5.63 billion SDR | +21.8% |
| 2000 | 4.52 billion SDR | -19.6% |
| 2001 | 3.95 billion SDR | -12.7% |
| 2002 | 5.29 billion SDR | +33.9% |
| 2003 | 8.39 billion SDR | +58.5% |
| 2004 | 7.52 billion SDR | -10.4% |
| 2005 | 8.28 billion SDR | +10.1% |
| 2006 | 8.85 billion SDR | +6.9% |
| 2007 | 8.13 billion SDR | -8.2% |
| 2008 | 13.10 billion SDR | +61.2% |
| 2009 | 18.34 billion SDR | +39.9% |
| 2010 | 20.24 billion SDR | +10.4% |
| 2011 | 21.75 billion SDR | +7.5% |
| 2012 | 23.97 billion SDR | +10.2% |
| 2013 | 23.64 billion SDR | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 27.07 billion SDR | +14.5% |
| 2015 | 27.74 billion SDR | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 31.92 billion SDR | +15.1% |
| 2017 | 30.19 billion SDR | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 28.84 billion SDR | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 27.28 billion SDR | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 17.04 billion SDR | -37.6% |
| 2021 | 13.06 billion SDR | -23.4% |
| 2022 | 11.74 billion SDR | -10.0% |
| 2023 | 6.19 billion SDR | -47.3% |
| 2024 | 6.95 billion SDR | +12.4% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 6.95 billion SDR is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.65 billion SDR, 2.6× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 6.95 billion SDR is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 12.61 billion SDR, 55% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 14.68 million SDR | 7.70 million SDR | 23.20 million SDR | 10 |
| 1960s | 48.99 million SDR | 17.80 million SDR | 87.00 million SDR | 10 |
| 1970s | 800.09 million SDR | 95.70 million SDR | 1.41 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.03 billion SDR | 237.12 million SDR | 2.36 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.84 billion SDR | 438.12 million SDR | 5.63 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.64 billion SDR | 3.95 billion SDR | 18.34 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.26 billion SDR | 20.24 billion SDR | 31.92 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.99 billion SDR | 6.19 billion SDR | 17.04 billion SDR | 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 reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Lebanon?
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Lebanon was 6.95 billion SDR in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 31.92 billion SDR in 2016.
- What is the lowest reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.70 million SDR in 1957.
- How does Lebanon rank for reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange?
- Lebanon ranks 75th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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International liquidity consists of all the resources that are available to the monetary authorities of countries for the purpose of meeting balance of payments financing needs.