Lebanon: Liquid liabilities, percent of GDP

The latest value from 2017 is 259.17 percent, an increase from 258.07 percent in 2016. In comparison, the world average is 69.46 percent, based on data from 170 countries. Historically, the average for Lebanon from 1988 to 2017 is 196.73 percent. The minimum value, 113.37 percent, was reached in 1993 while the maximum of 259.17 percent was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Ratio of liquid liabilities to GDP. Liquid liabilities are also known as broad money, or M3. They are the sum of currency and deposits in the central bank (M0), plus transferable deposits and electronic currency (M1), plus time and savings deposits, foreign currency transferable deposits, certificates of deposit, and securities repurchase agreements (M2), plus travelers checks, foreign currency time deposits, commercial paper, and shares of mutual funds or market funds held by residents.