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Inflation rates in Lebanon

The inflation rate for consumer prices in Lebanon moved over the past 13 years between -3.7% and 171.2%. For 2022, an inflation rate of 171.2% was calculated.

During the observation period from 2009 to 2022, the average inflation rate was 34.1% per year. Overall, the price increase was 1,647.53%. An item that cost 100 pounds in 2009 costs 1,747.53 pounds at the beginning of 2023.


Inflation rates in global comparison

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Performance over the last 13 years compared with the USA

In only a few countries are negative inflation rates achieved. This means that the general price level is declining and consumer prices get cheaper. This is called deflation. In comparison to most other countries, the drastic price increases are no longer average. Usually this is a sign of political and economic turmoil.

Performance based on 100% in 2008: Performance in Lebanon

      Lebanon       USA


Inflation calculator for Lebanon

Enter any amount, a start year and an end year here. You will then be shown the amount that resulted from the original amount after inflation.

100 pounds in 2009 will still be 100 pounds in 2023. The nominal value does not change. What does change, is the purchasing power. In other words, the amount of goods that can be bought with this money. As inflation increases, this amount decreases.

Example: The purchasing power of 100 pounds in 2009 corresponds to that of 1,747.53 pounds at the beginning of 2023. Conversely, in 2009 you could buy as much with 42.31 pounds as you can today with 1000 pounds.

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Inflation rates for consumer goods in Lebanon

Inflation rates for consumer goods in Lebanon

      Lebanon       USA

Historical inflation rates in comparison

Year Lebanon Ø EU Ø USA Ø World
2022 171.21 % 8.83 % 8.00 % 7.97 %
2021 154.76 % 2.55 % 4.70 % 3.47 %
2020 84.86 % 0.48 % 1.23 % 1.94 %
2019 3.01 % 1.63 % 1.81 % 2.21 %
2018 6.08 % 1.74 % 2.44 % 2.44 %
2017 4.32 % 1.43 % 2.13 % 2.22 %
2016 -0.78 % 0.18 % 1.26 % 1.61 %
2015 -3.75 % -0.06 % 0.12 % 1.44 %
2014 1.85 % 0.20 % 1.62 % 2.35 %
2013 4.82 % 1.22 % 1.46 % 2.62 %
2012 6.58 % 2.66 % 2.07 % 3.73 %
2011 4.97 % 3.29 % 3.16 % 4.82 %
2010 3.98 % 1.53 % 1.64 % 3.35 %
2009 1.20 % 0.84 % -0.36 % 2.94 %

Data basis: International Monetary Fund, World Bank and OECD Inflation CPI indicator (doi:10.1787/eee82e6e-en)
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