Asia · Western Asia
Capital: Beirut
Lebanon
Explore the facts and rankings that shape Lebanon in Country Blitz, from its population and economy to its military, innovation, manufacturing, and neighboring countries.
Country Blitz power profile
Overall rank #141
Lebanon's Country Blitz power profile compares population, GDP, military expenditure, research-and-development spending, and manufacturing output across every playable country. A lower numerical rank represents a stronger position in that category.
Population
5.8M
#114 of 196
42nd percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI / UN population sources
View data source ↗GDP (Nominal)
$25.97B
#119 of 196
39th percentile
2024 · World Bank WDI
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$635.5M
#97 of 196
51st percentile
2024 · SIPRI via World Bank WDI
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Manufacturing Output
$330.1M
#155 of 196
21st percentile
2021 · World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Quick facts
- Capital
- Beirut
- Region
- Asia
- Subregion
- Western Asia
- Country code
- LBN
Three interesting facts
Lebanon shares land borders with 2 countries: Israel and Syria.
Lebanon spans roughly 10,452 square kilometers, placing it around 162nd by area in this factbook.
Lebanon’s position in Western Asia places it within a distinctive network of regional trade routes and migration paths.
Geography
Lebanon on the map
Lebanon is located in Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Israel and Syria. Its terrain is narrow coastal plain, El Beqaa (Bekaa Valley) separates Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon Mountains. The climate is Mediterranean, mild to cool, wet winters with hot, dry summers, the Lebanon Mountains experience heavy winter snows. In area, the country is about one-third the size of Maryland.
Economy
Economic profile
Lebanon's economy is characterized by lower middle-income Middle Eastern economy, hyperinflation and sharp poverty increases, banks have ceased lending, economic contraction, destroyed infrastructure, and reduced consumer demand resulting from Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Major industries include banking, tourism, real estate and construction, food processing, wine, jewelry, cement, textiles, mineral and chemical products, wood and furniture products, oil refining, metal fabricating. Important agricultural products include potatoes, milk, tomatoes, apples, oranges, olives, cucumbers/gherkins, chicken, lemons/limes, wheat (2023). Notable exports include jewelry, cars, diamonds, scrap iron, gold (2023).
Demographics
People and population
Lebanon has an estimated population of 5,490,000. Language and cultural traditions vary across Lebanon. The population includes Arab 95%, Armenian 4%, other 1%. The urban population represents 89.4% of total population (2023).
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