Remittance Inflows Statistics in Lebanon (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, personal remittances received in Lebanon came to $6.7 billion in 2023. Up from $6.4 billion in 2022 to $6.7 billion in 2023. Lebanon ranks #4 of 18 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #32 of 179 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- $6.7 billion (2023)
- Remittance Inflows in Lebanon as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- +4.1% (2023)
- Up from $6.4 billion in 2022 to $6.7 billion in 2023.
- CAGR 2002–2023
- +4.7% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from $2.5 billion in 2002 to $6.7 billion in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2002)
- $2.5 billion (2002)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $2.5 billion in 2002 to $6.7 billion in 2023.
- Peak value (2016)
- $7.6 billion (2016)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is $6.7 billion.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #4 of 18 (2023)
- Lebanon ranks 4 of 18 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #32 of 179 (2023)
- Lebanon ranks 32 of 179 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- $5.6 billion (2023)
- Lebanon ($6.7 billion) is above the average of $5.6 billion across the 18 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- $6.3 billion (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -1.8%); not an official figure.
- Personal remittances, received (% of GDP) (2023)
- 33.3% (2023)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
- 24.5% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Lebanon (2024)
- 80.6% (2024)
- 80.6% of the population in Lebanon used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 5.8 million (2024)
- Lebanon had a population of 5.8 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2002–2023
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.7B | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 6.4B | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 6.4B | −3.6% |
| 2020 | 6.6B | −10.5% |
| 2019 | 7.4B | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 7B | −1.2% |
| 2017 | 7.1B | −7.2% |
| 2016 | 7.6B | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 7.5B | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 7.2B | −5.0% |
| 2013 | 7.6B | +13.4% |
| 2012 | 6.7B | −3.0% |
| 2011 | 6.9B | −0.5% |
| 2010 | 6.9B | −8.5% |
| 2009 | 7.6B | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 7.2B | +24.5% |
| 2007 | 5.8B | +10.9% |
| 2006 | 5.2B | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 4.9B | −11.9% |
| 2004 | 5.6B | +17.9% |
| 2003 | 4.7B | +86.4% |
| 2002 | 2.5B | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for personal remittances received in Lebanon?
Personal remittances received in Lebanon stood at $6.7 billion in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has remittance inflows in Lebanon changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from $2.5 billion in 2002 to $6.7 billion in 2023.
How does Lebanon compare with other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Lebanon ranks 4 of 18 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, with $6.7 billion versus a regional average of $5.6 billion (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT, 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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