Account Ownership Statistics in Lebanon (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 23% of adults in Lebanon had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 20.7% in 2021 to 23% in 2024 (+2.3 percentage points). Lebanon ranks #18 of 20 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #140 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 23% (2024)
- Account Ownership in Lebanon as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +2.3 pp (2024)
- Up from 20.7% in 2021 to 23% in 2024 (+2.3 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 37% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 37% in 2011 to 23% in 2024.
- Peak value (2014)
- 46.9% (2014)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 23%.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #18 of 20 (2024)
- Lebanon ranks 18 of 20 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #140 of 145 (2024)
- Lebanon ranks 140 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 52.5% (2024)
- Lebanon (23%) is below the average of 52.5% across the 20 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 15.3% (2024)
- Value for women in Lebanon, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 31% (2024)
- Value for men in Lebanon, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −15.7 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 15.3% for women and 31% for men — 15.7 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 25% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Lebanon in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- +1.9 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (25%) are 1.9 percentage points above the national figure (23%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 17.6% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Lebanon in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −5.5 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (17.6%) are 5.5 percentage points below the national figure (23%).
- Internet use in Lebanon (2024)
- 80.6% (2024)
- 80.6% of the population in Lebanon used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 5.8 million (2024)
- Lebanon had a population of 5.8 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23% | +2.3 pp |
| 2021 | 20.7% | −24.0 pp |
| 2017 | 44.8% | −2.2 pp |
| 2014 | 46.9% | +9.9 pp |
| 2011 | 37% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Lebanon had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider?
23% of adults in Lebanon had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has account ownership in Lebanon changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a decline from 37% in 2011 to 23% in 2024.
How does Lebanon compare with other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Lebanon ranks 18 of 20 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, with 23% versus a regional average of 52.5% (latest values per country).
Where does Lebanon rank globally on account ownership?
Lebanon ranks 140 of 145 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in account ownership in Lebanon?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 15.3% for women and 31% for men, a gap of 15.7 percentage points in favor of men.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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