Lebanon—Stock Market Capitalization (% of GDP)
Category: FinanceSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #27 of 79Updated April 2026
Latest Value
45.7%
2021
YoY Change
+116.3%
2020 → 2021
Global Rank
#27
of 79 countries
Maximum
45.7%
2021
Minimum
6.9%
2002
CAGR
+8.0%
22 years
Last
45.7%
Previous
21.1%
Highest
45.7%
Lowest
6.9%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Lebanon's stock market capitalization (% of gdp) was 45.7% in 2021, ranking #27 out of 79 countries. This represents a +116.3% change from 2020. Over the past 22 years, the highest recorded value was 45.7% (2021) and the lowest was 6.9% (2002). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45.7% | +116.3% |
| 2020 | 21.1% | +41.0% |
| 2019 | 15.0% | -14.9% |
| 2018 | 17.6% | -18.7% |
| 2017 | 21.7% | -8.6% |
| 2016 | 23.7% | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 22.8% | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 23.6% | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 22.8% | +10.3% |
| 2012 | 20.6% | -9.0% |
| 2011 | 22.7% | -31.4% |
| 2010 | 33.0% | -9.0% |
| 2009 | 36.3% | +10.3% |
| 2008 | 32.9% | -24.0% |
| 2007 | 43.3% | +17.0% |
| 2006 | 37.0% | +65.3% |
| 2005 | 22.4% | +114.6% |
| 2004 | 10.4% | +47.7% |
| 2003 | 7.1% | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 6.9% | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 7.0% | -22.7% |
| 2000 | 9.0% |
Top Countries — Stock Market Capitalization (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 1118.2% | 2024 |
| 2 | South Africa | 245.7% | 2024 |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 220.0% | 2024 |
| 4 | United States | 216.3% | 2024 |
| 5 | Switzerland | 210.5% | 2024 |
| 6 | United Arab Emirates | 190.9% | 2024 |
| 7 | Japan | 156.7% | 2024 |
| 8 | Canada | 150.4% | 2024 |
| 9 | India | 131.2% | 2024 |
| 10 | Singapore | 116.5% | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Market capitalization (also known as market value) is the share price times the number of shares outstanding (including their several classes) for listed domestic companies. Investment funds, unit trusts, and companies whose only business goal is to hold shares of other listed companies are excluded. Data are end of year values.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).