Iran vs Lebanon: Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average
Iran
42,000
in 2026
Lebanon
89,587
in 2026
Iran rank
3rd
Lebanon rank
1st
Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average over time
- Iran
- Lebanon
How they compare
Lebanon currently reports 89,587 against 42,000 in Iran, a difference of 47,587.
That makes Lebanon's figure about 2.1 times Iran's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1987 it was Lebanon ahead.
Iran ranks 3rd and Lebanon ranks 1st of 195 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 4 and Lebanon in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Lebanon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 73.78 | 377.24 | 303.46 | Lebanon |
| 1990s | 1,597 | 1,451 | 145.23 | Iran |
| 2000s | 7,337 | 1,510 | 5,827 | Iran |
| 2010s | 25,216 | 1,508 | 23,708 | Iran |
| 2020s | 41,935 | 39,644 | 2,291 | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average, Iran or Lebanon?
- Lebanon, at 89,587 against 42,000 in Iran as of 2026.
- What is the difference in official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average between Iran and Lebanon?
- 47,587, with Lebanon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Lebanon?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2026.
- How do Iran and Lebanon rank globally for official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average?
- Iran ranks 3rd and Lebanon ranks 1st of 195 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data, published as Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar).