Bank Depositors Statistics in Lebanon (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, commercial bank depositors in Lebanon came to 489 per 1,000 adults in 2023. Down from 521.8 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 489 per 1,000 adults in 2023. Lebanon ranks #10 of 12 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #67 of 95 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 489 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Bank Depositors in Lebanon as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- −6.3% (2023)
- Down from 521.8 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 489 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- CAGR 2005–2023
- −1.6% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from 658.8 per 1,000 adults in 2005 to 489 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2005)
- 658.8 per 1,000 adults (2005)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 658.8 per 1,000 adults in 2005 to 489 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Peak value (2011)
- 785.1 per 1,000 adults (2011)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is 489 per 1,000 adults.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #10 of 12 (2023)
- Lebanon ranks 10 of 12 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #67 of 95 (2023)
- Lebanon ranks 67 of 95 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 1,058.7 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Lebanon (489 per 1,000 adults) is below the average of 1,058.7 per 1,000 adults across the 12 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 443.6 per 1,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -3.2%); not an official figure.
- Number of depositors with commercial banks per 1,000 adults (2024)
- 440.8 per 1,000 adults (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- 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, 2005–2023
| Year | per 1,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 489 | −6.3% |
| 2022 | 522 | −11.9% |
| 2021 | 592 | −3.9% |
| 2020 | 617 | −4.9% |
| 2019 | 648 | −0.5% |
| 2018 | 652 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 643 | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 614 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 603 | −0.0% |
| 2014 | 603 | −8.3% |
| 2013 | 658 | −12.3% |
| 2012 | 750 | −4.5% |
| 2011 | 785 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 766 | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 743 | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 711 | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 679 | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 670 | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 659 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank depositors in Lebanon?
Commercial bank depositors in Lebanon stood at 489 per 1,000 adults in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the bank depositors data for Lebanon come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FB.CBK.DPTR.P3). The latest observation for Lebanon is from 2023; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has bank depositors in Lebanon changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a decline from 658.8 per 1,000 adults in 2005 to 489 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
How does Lebanon compare with other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Lebanon ranks 10 of 12 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, with 489 per 1,000 adults versus a regional average of 1,058.7 per 1,000 adults (latest values per country).
Where does Lebanon rank globally on bank depositors?
Lebanon ranks 67 of 95 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.CBK.DPTR.P3, retrieved .
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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