Lebanon

World Rank 174 0.38 Lebanon flag svg
Capital
Area
Currency
Beirut
10,452 km 2
Lebanese pound (LBP)

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Introduction

The Lebanese Republic is a very small nation located in the Levant region of Western Asia. Interestingly, it is the smallest recognized sovereign state situated on the Asian continent with the total land coverage of 10,452 square kilometers. 

Although this is one of the smallest nations worldwide, we should remember about its considerate population, which in 2020 was estimated to be at around 7 million. As a result, their density is very high, at the level of 565 people per square kilometer. In terms of economy, their total GDP is $91 billion, which translates into $11,562 on average for each citizen every year.

Gross domestic product (GDP, GDP PPP)

Gross domestic product (GDP)

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Gross domestic product growth rate

Gross domestic product per capita

Gross domestic product (PPP)

Gross domestic product (PPP) per capita

International trade (Export, Import)

External balance on goods and services

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External balance on goods and services (% of GDP)

Exports of goods and services (current US$)

Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)

Imports of goods and services (current US$)

Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)

Employment by sector, Unemployment

Unemployment (% of total labor force)

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Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)

Employment in industry (% of total employment)

Employment in services (% of total employment)

Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)