Lebanon—Current Account Balance (USD)
Category: TradeSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #162 of 184
Latest Value
$-5.64B
2023
YoY Change
+22.3%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#162
of 184 countries
Maximum
$-1.12B
2006
Minimum
$-13.37B
2018
Last
$-5.64B
Previous
$-7.26B
Highest
$-1.12B
Lowest
$-13.37B
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $-5.64B | +22.3% |
| 2022 | $-7.26B | -59.4% |
| 2021 | $-4.56B | -64.0% |
| 2020 | $-2.78B | +75.3% |
| 2019 | $-11.26B | +15.7% |
| 2018 | $-13.37B | -10.2% |
| 2017 | $-12.13B | -15.8% |
| 2016 | $-10.47B | -22.6% |
| 2015 | $-8.54B | +32.3% |
| 2014 | $-12.62B | -5.5% |
| 2013 | $-11.96B | -15.9% |
| 2012 | $-10.32B | -86.8% |
| 2011 | $-5.52B | +26.9% |
| 2010 | $-7.55B | -12.0% |
| 2009 | $-6.74B | -64.3% |
| 2008 | $-4.10B | -155.7% |
| 2007 | $-1.60B | -43.8% |
| 2006 | $-1.12B | +59.4% |
| 2005 | $-2.75B | +37.6% |
| 2004 | $-4.41B | +14.3% |
| 2003 | $-5.14B | -13.2% |
| 2002 | $-4.54B |
Top Countries — Current Account Balance (USD)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | $423.92B | 2024 |
| 2 | Germany | $270.45B | 2024 |
| 3 | Japan | $194.26B | 2024 |
| 4 | Netherlands | $110.92B | 2024 |
| 5 | Ireland | $105.99B | 2024 |
| 6 | Korea, Rep. | $99.04B | 2024 |
| 7 | Singapore | $96.02B | 2024 |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | $79.97B | 2024 |
| 9 | Switzerland | $72.01B | 2024 |
| 10 | Norway | $71.65B | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Balance of current transactions (transactions in goods and services, earned income and transfer income) between residents and non-residents. The term current account balance is used in the external accounts and is expressed from the perspective of resident units. The term current external balance is used in the national accounts and is expressed from the perspective of the non-resident units, and therefore with the opposite sign. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.
Methodology
Data compiled by Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →