14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Lebanon
Lebanon: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents was 1.19 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Lebanon, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Lebanon is 1.19 billion, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 153.8% on the previous year and down 67.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Lebanon peaked at 8.75 billion in 2018 and was at its lowest, 135.71 million, in 2002.
Lebanon ranks 114th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 468.66 million | — |
| 2002 | 135.71 million | -71.0% |
| 2003 | 463.22 million | +241.3% |
| 2004 | 1.25 billion | +169.2% |
| 2005 | 748.49 million | -40.0% |
| 2006 | 1.42 billion | +89.4% |
| 2007 | 1.27 billion | -10.4% |
| 2008 | 1.56 billion | +23.0% |
| 2009 | 2.61 billion | +66.9% |
| 2010 | 1.86 billion | -28.8% |
| 2011 | 2.24 billion | +20.3% |
| 2012 | 2.42 billion | +8.4% |
| 2013 | 2.27 billion | -6.5% |
| 2014 | 3.30 billion | +45.8% |
| 2015 | 3.64 billion | +10.1% |
| 2016 | 3.65 billion | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 8.06 billion | +120.6% |
| 2018 | 8.75 billion | +8.6% |
| 2019 | 6.59 billion | -24.6% |
| 2020 | 2.68 billion | -59.3% |
| 2021 | 2.10 billion | -21.9% |
| 2022 | 679.11 million | -67.6% |
| 2023 | 537.92 million | -20.8% |
| 2024 | 467.77 million | -13.0% |
| 2025 | 1.19 billion | +153.8% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 1.19 billion is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 360.30 million, 3.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 1.19 billion is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.93 billion, 41% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.10 billion | 135.71 million | 2.61 billion | 9 |
| 2010s | 4.28 billion | 1.86 billion | 8.75 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.28 billion | 467.77 million | 2.68 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
More reference data data for Lebanon
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0413 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1892 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3495 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0181 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.3495 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1386 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0543 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.9479 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0986 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Lebanon?
- 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Lebanon was 1.19 billion in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 8.75 billion in 2018.
- What is the lowest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 135.71 million in 2002.
- How does Lebanon rank for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
- Lebanon ranks 114th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from IMF, published as part of 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data are sourced from the IMF’s Coordinated Portfolio Investment Survey (CPIS) database. Individual economy data on debt securities held by nonresidents are derived from other economies’ CPIS creditor data. The relevant tables in the CPIS database are 1) derived portfolio investment liabilities: long-term debt securities; and 2) derived portfolio investment liabilities: short-term debt securities.