Lebanon: Savings, percent of GDP

The latest value from 2023 is -12.55 percent, an increase from -21.78 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 22.69 percent, based on data from 153 countries. Historically, the average for Lebanon from 2002 to 2023 is -0.54 percent. The minimum value, -21.78 percent, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 14.75 percent was recorded in 2007. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The savings in Lebanon and other countries is calculated as the difference between income and consumption, expressed as percent of GDP.

Definition: Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers.