Lebanon strategic sectors
Lebanon's economy has been severely impacted by conflict and financial mismanagement, with estimated losses of $14 billion and a 40% cumulative output loss since 2019. The country's economic outlook remains fragile, with recovery needs estimated at $11 billion and total debts reaching $80-$90 billion.
Lebanon's economy is severely damaged due to conflict and financial mismanagement. The conflict has caused an estimated $14 billion in losses, with $6.8 billion in physical damage and $7.2 billion in economic losses. The country's GDP contracted by 7.1% in 2024, pushing the cumulative output loss since 2019 to 40%. Recovery needs are estimated at $11 billion, and total debts could reach $80-$90 billion. The economic outlook remains fragile due to prolonged financial collapse and conflict-related destruction. Lebanon's economy was already struggling with a rentier system and excessive debt finance before the conflict.
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