Stock Trading Activity Statistics in Lebanon (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, the total value of stocks traded in Lebanon came to 0.1% of GDP of GDP in 2022. Down from 1.5% of GDP in 2021 to 0.1% of GDP in 2022 (−1.5 percentage points). Lebanon ranks #16 of 16 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #70 of 78 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2022)
- 0.1% of GDP (2022)
- Stock Trading Activity in Lebanon as of 2022, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2021
- −1.5 pp (2022)
- Down from 1.5% of GDP in 2021 to 0.1% of GDP in 2022 (−1.5 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1996)
- 0.5% of GDP (1996)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 0.5% of GDP in 1996 to 0.1% of GDP in 2022.
- Peak value (2006)
- 9.1% of GDP (2006)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2022 value is 0.1% of GDP.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #16 of 16 (2022)
- Lebanon ranks 16 of 16 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #70 of 78 (2022)
- Lebanon ranks 70 of 78 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 8.7% of GDP (2022)
- Lebanon (0.1% of GDP) is below the average of 8.7% of GDP across the 16 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares (%) (2021)
- 3.3% (2021)
- 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, 1996–2022
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.1% | −1.5 pp |
| 2021 | 1.5% | +0.8 pp |
| 2020 | 0.7% | +0.4 pp |
| 2019 | 0.4% | −0.3 pp |
| 2018 | 0.7% | −0.5 pp |
| 2017 | 1.2% | −0.6 pp |
| 2016 | 1.8% | +0.8 pp |
| 2015 | 1% | −0.3 pp |
| 2014 | 1.3% | +1.0 pp |
| 2013 | 0.3% | −0.6 pp |
| 2012 | 0.9% | −0.4 pp |
| 2011 | 1.3% | −3.6 pp |
| 2010 | 4.9% | +1.9 pp |
| 2009 | 2.9% | −2.9 pp |
| 2008 | 5.9% | +2.0 pp |
| 2007 | 3.9% | −5.2 pp |
| 2006 | 9.1% | +4.9 pp |
| 2005 | 4.2% | +3.3 pp |
| 2004 | 0.9% | +0.3 pp |
| 2003 | 0.6% | +0.0 pp |
| 2002 | 0.6% | +0.3 pp |
| 2001 | 0.3% | −0.4 pp |
| 2000 | 0.7% | +0.2 pp |
| 1999 | 0.5% | −1.4 pp |
| 1998 | 1.9% | −2.2 pp |
| 1997 | 4.1% | +3.6 pp |
| 1996 | 0.5% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for total value of stocks traded in Lebanon?
The total value of stocks traded in Lebanon stood at 0.1% of GDP of GDP in 2022, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the stock trading activity data for Lebanon come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator CM.MKT.TRAD.GD.ZS). The latest observation for Lebanon is from 2022; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has stock trading activity in Lebanon changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a decline from 0.5% of GDP in 1996 to 0.1% of GDP in 2022.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
CM.MKT.TRAD.GD.ZS, 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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