GDP per Capita: Lebanon

Analysis# Lebanon GDP per Capita Lebanon's GDP per capita stood at $5,282 in 2024, representing a partial recovery from recent lows but still 43% below its 2018 peak of $9,226. Since 1980, the metric has grown 289%, climbing from $761 to current levels. This long-term expansion masks severe volatility, particularly in the past decade. A dramatic collapse occurred between 2019 and 2021, when GDP per capita plummeted from $8,808 to $3,537—a 60% decline driven by Lebanon's financial crisis. The subsequent rebound through 2024 suggests stabilization, with the metric climbing from $4,409 in 2023. However, the country remains far below pre-crisis levels, indicating ongoing structural economic challenges that require sustained improvement to return to previous prosperity.