Lebanon rankings 2026: where Lebanon places in 82 global Top 10s
Lebanon is #2 in Countries with the highest broad money as a share of GDP and inside the top 10 of 15 rankings. Every position, value and source, regenerated as the data refreshes.
How does Lebanon compare with the rest of the world? On Top10Earth it is ranked in 82 of 491 live country rankings, each one built from a named public source. This page gathers every position, value and date in one place. Its best position is #2 in Countries with the highest broad money as a share of GDP, where it is measured at 260.62 % of GDP (Broad money) as of 2026-11-02. Lebanon finishes inside the top 10 in 15 rankings.
Top 10 finishes
Lebanon is inside the top 10 of 15 further rankings. Each entry names the country directly above it, which is the position to beat at the next refresh.
- #2 in Countries with the highest broad money as a share of GDP with 260.62 % of GDP, behind Hong Kong SAR, China (481 % of GDP) and ahead of Japan. World Bank Open Data, 2026-11-02.
- #2 in Countries with the highest external debt as a share of income with 331.65 %, behind Mozambique (350.57 %) and ahead of Mongolia. Our World in Data, 2026-11-02.
- #2 in Countries with the highest share of adults who use tobacco with 46.9 % of adults, behind Timor-Leste (48.8 % of adults) and ahead of Myanmar. World Bank Open Data, 2026-11-02.
- #3 in Countries receiving the most remittances as a share of GDP with 33.35 % of GDP, behind Tonga (39.2 % of GDP) and ahead of Honduras. Our World in Data, 2026-11-02.
- #3 in Countries where 15–19 year olds drink the most alcohol with 23.3 Litres of pure alcohol per person per year, behind Lithuania (24.9 Litres of pure alcohol per person per year) and ahead of Russia. Our World in Data, 2026-10-30.
- #3 in Countries with the highest dry pea yields with 3.97 tonnes per hectare, behind Ireland (5.74 tonnes per hectare) and ahead of New Zealand. Our World in Data, 2026-11-02.
- #3 in Countries with the largest migrant remittances as a share of GDP with 33.35 % of GDP, behind Tonga (39.2 % of GDP) and ahead of Honduras. Our World in Data, 2026-11-02.
- #4 in Countries with the highest share of primary pupils in private schools with 75.51 %, behind Belize (80.72 %) and ahead of Qatar. Our World in Data, 2026-11-02.
- #5 in Countries by travel services with 55.66 % of service imports, BoP, behind Nepal (64.67 % of service imports, BoP) and ahead of Armenia. World Bank Open Data, 2026-10-28.
- #5 in Countries with the highest share of overexploited fish stocks with 100 %, behind El Salvador (100 %) and ahead of Pakistan. Our World in Data, 2026-11-02.
- #6 in Countries with the highest government debt (share of GDP) with 128.64 % of GDP, behind United Kingdom (130.74 % of GDP) and ahead of Barbados. World Bank Open Data, 2026-10-29.
- #6 in Countries with the highest groundnut yields with 4.71 tonnes per hectare, behind Iran (4.9 tonnes per hectare) and ahead of Guatemala. Our World in Data, 2026-11-02.
The remaining 3 top-10 positions are in the full list at the end of this guide.
Lebanon by theme
The rankings are grouped by category below, so the economic picture, the health picture and the environmental picture can be read separately. Positions are out of the number of countries each source reports, which differs by ranking.
Finance and crypto
In finance and crypto, Lebanon holds 31 positions: #2 of 50 in Countries with the highest broad money as a share of GDP (260.62 % of GDP), #2 of 50 in Countries with the highest external debt as a share of income (331.65 %), #3 of 50 in Countries receiving the most remittances as a share of GDP (33.35 % of GDP) and #5 of 50 in Countries by travel services (55.66 % of service imports, BoP). 27 more rankings are listed below.
World and society
In world and society, Lebanon holds 21 positions: #3 of 50 in Countries where 15–19 year olds drink the most alcohol (23.3 Litres of pure alcohol per person per year), #3 of 50 in Countries with the largest migrant remittances as a share of GDP (33.35 % of GDP), #4 of 50 in Countries with the highest share of primary pupils in private schools (75.51 %) and #10 of 50 in Countries with the largest military share of population (1.04 %). 17 more rankings are listed below.
Food and agriculture
In food and agriculture, Lebanon holds 19 positions: #3 of 50 in Countries with the highest dry pea yields (3.97 tonnes per hectare), #5 of 50 in Countries with the highest share of overexploited fish stocks (100 %), #6 of 50 in Countries with the highest groundnut yields (4.71 tonnes per hectare) and #9 of 50 in Countries with the highest bean yields (3.3 tonnes per hectare). 15 more rankings are listed below.
Health and wellbeing
In health and wellbeing, Lebanon holds 6 positions: #2 of 50 in Countries with the highest share of adults who use tobacco (46.9 % of adults), #15 of 50 in Countries where the most people agree vaccines are effective (91 %), #17 of 50 in Countries where most people agree vaccines are safe (88 %) and #28 of 50 in Countries with the highest maternal death rates (0.25 per 100,000 people). 2 more rankings are listed below.
Environment and energy
In environment and energy, Lebanon holds 3 positions: #19 of 50 in Countries with the highest industrial share of water withdrawals (48.91 %), #31 of 50 in Countries with the highest freshwater withdrawals (58.79 % of internal resources) and #37 of 50 in Countries with the highest fossil fuel subsidies as a share of GDP (1.2 % of GDP).
Travel
In travel, Lebanon holds 1 position: #13 of 50 in Countries where tourist spending is the largest share of GDP (27.8 % of GDP).
Education and science
In education and science, Lebanon holds 1 position: #31 of 50 in Countries with the highest share of students from abroad (12.88 %).
What changed at the latest refresh
Comparing each ranking's newest snapshot with the one before it, Lebanon moved in 78 rankings:
- New entry at #2 in Countries with the highest broad money as a share of GDP (2026-11-02).
- New entry at #2 in Countries with the highest external debt as a share of income (2026-11-02).
- New entry at #2 in Countries with the highest share of adults who use tobacco (2026-11-02).
- New entry at #3 in Countries receiving the most remittances as a share of GDP (2026-11-02).
- New entry at #3 in Countries with the highest dry pea yields (2026-11-02).
- New entry at #3 in Countries with the largest migrant remittances as a share of GDP (2026-11-02).
- New entry at #4 in Countries with the highest share of primary pupils in private schools (2026-11-02).
- New entry at #5 in Countries by travel services (2026-10-28).
- New entry at #5 in Countries with the highest share of overexploited fish stocks (2026-11-02).
- New entry at #6 in Countries with the highest government debt (share of GDP) (2026-10-29).
Since the first snapshot
Top10Earth keeps every snapshot it publishes. Where a ranking has been captured at least three times, the first recorded position can be compared with today's:
- Countries spending the most on the military (share of GDP): #29 on 2026-10-28 → #47 on 2026-10-28 (3 snapshots).
Where Lebanon ranks lowest
A guide that only listed wins would be misleading. Lebanon's lowest current positions are 50th of 50 in Countries with the highest potato yields (27.26 tonnes per hectare), 49th of 50 in Countries with the most people in extreme poverty (0.33 million) and 49th of 50 in Countries with the most people in extreme poverty (333.41 thousand people). Whether a low position is good or bad depends on the metric: being near the bottom of an emissions or mortality ranking is the better place to be.
Every ranking that includes Lebanon
- #2 of 50 · Countries with the highest broad money as a share of GDP · 260.62 % of GDP · 2026-11-02
- #2 of 50 · Countries with the highest external debt as a share of income · 331.65 % · 2026-11-02
- #2 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of adults who use tobacco · 46.9 % of adults · 2026-11-02
- #3 of 50 · Countries receiving the most remittances as a share of GDP · 33.35 % of GDP · 2026-11-02
- #3 of 50 · Countries where 15–19 year olds drink the most alcohol · 23.3 Litres of pure alcohol per person per year · 2026-10-30
- #3 of 50 · Countries with the highest dry pea yields · 3.97 tonnes per hectare · 2026-11-02
- #3 of 50 · Countries with the largest migrant remittances as a share of GDP · 33.35 % of GDP · 2026-11-02
- #4 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of primary pupils in private schools · 75.51 % · 2026-11-02
- #5 of 50 · Countries by travel services · 55.66 % of service imports, BoP · 2026-10-28
- #5 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of overexploited fish stocks · 100 % · 2026-11-02
- #6 of 50 · Countries with the highest government debt (share of GDP) · 128.64 % of GDP · 2026-10-29
- #6 of 50 · Countries with the highest groundnut yields · 4.71 tonnes per hectare · 2026-11-02
- #7 of 50 · Countries with the largest reserves relative to monthly imports · 13.6 months of imports · 2026-11-02
- #9 of 50 · Countries with the highest bean yields · 3.3 tonnes per hectare · 2026-10-29
- #10 of 50 · Countries with the largest military share of population · 1.04 % · 2026-11-02
- #13 of 50 · Countries where tourist spending is the largest share of GDP · 27.8 % of GDP · 2026-11-02
- #14 of 50 · Countries with the highest chicken meat yields per animal · 2.13 kilograms per animal · 2026-11-02
- #14 of 50 · Countries with the highest inflation · 14.6 % · 2026-10-28
- #14 of 50 · Countries with the highest military share of government spending · 16.63 % · 2026-11-02
- #15 of 50 · Countries where the most people agree vaccines are effective · 91 % · 2026-11-02
- #15 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of land in permanent crops · 13.78 % of land area · 2026-11-02
- #16 of 50 · Countries hosting the most refugees · 535.17 thousand people · 2026-11-02
- #16 of 50 · Countries where the top 1% earn the largest share of income · 19.88 % · 2026-11-02
- #17 of 50 · Countries where most people agree vaccines are safe · 88 % · 2026-11-02
- #17 of 49 · Countries with the highest almond yields · 2.1 tonnes per hectare · 2026-11-01
- #18 of 50 · Countries with the highest income inequality before tax · 62.16 Gini index · 2026-11-02
- #19 of 50 · Countries with the highest industrial share of water withdrawals · 48.91 % · 2026-11-02
- #19 of 50 · Countries with the highest population density · 703.09 people per km² · 2026-11-02
- #20 of 50 · Countries with the highest poultry meat yield per animal · 2.13 kilograms per animal · 2026-11-02
- #21 of 50 · Countries with the highest bank lending to the private sector as a share of GDP · 102.16 % of GDP · 2026-11-02
- #21 of 50 · Countries with the highest imports as a share of GDP · 66.19 % of GDP · 2026-11-02
- #22 of 50 · Countries by trade in services · 72.45 % of GDP · 2026-10-28
- #23 of 50 · Countries with the highest private-sector credit as a share of GDP · 106.57 % of GDP · 2026-11-02
- #23 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of people using improved sanitation · 100 % · 2026-11-02
- #24 of 50 · Countries receiving the most development aid · 1,747.1 current US$ million · 2026-10-29
- #24 of 50 · Countries with the highest banana yields · 33.83 tonnes per hectare · 2026-10-29
- #24 of 50 · Countries with the largest external debt · 67.39 DOD, current US$ bn · 2026-10-29
- #26 of 50 · Countries by net capital account · 603.68 BoP, current US$ million · 2026-10-28
- #27 of 50 · Countries by net errors and omissions · 1,634.57 BoP, current US$ million · 2026-10-28
- #27 of 50 · Countries by net secondary income · 5,978.69 BoP, current US$ million · 2026-10-28
- #27 of 50 · Countries with the highest fertilizer use per hectare · 259 kg per hectare of arable land · 2026-11-02
- #27 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of people using improved water sources · 100 % · 2026-11-02
- #28 of 50 · Countries with the highest foreign investment inflows · 7.09 % of GDP · 2026-11-02
- #28 of 50 · Countries with the highest maternal death rates · 0.25 per 100,000 people · 2026-11-02
- #28 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of people who never drink alcohol · 79.14 % · 2026-11-02
- #31 of 50 · Countries where the most urban people live in the largest city · 44.72 % of urban population · 2026-11-02
- #31 of 50 · Countries with the highest freshwater withdrawals · 58.79 % of internal resources · 2026-11-02
- #31 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of students from abroad · 12.88 % · 2026-11-02
- #31 of 50 · Most urbanised countries · 90.96 % · 2026-10-28
- #32 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of services in total exports · 67.3 % · 2026-11-02
- #34 of 50 · Countries with the heaviest debt service burden (share of exports) · 21.05 % of exports of goods, services and primary income · 2026-10-29
- #34 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of people in extreme poverty · 5.78 % · 2026-11-02
- #34 of 50 · Countries with the highest unemployment rate · 10.99 % of labor force · 2026-11-02
- #35 of 50 · Countries receiving the most remittances · 6,696.17 current US$ million · 2026-10-29
- #35 of 50 · Countries with the highest orange yields · 19.74 tonnes per hectare · 2026-11-02
- #35 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of people living on less than $30 a day · 98.42 % · 2026-11-02
- #36 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of people living in the capital city · 30.57 % · 2026-11-02
- #37 of 50 · Countries by portfolio Investment, net · 2.45 BoP, current US$ bn · 2026-10-28
- #37 of 50 · Countries with the highest foreign investment outflows · 1.5 % of GDP · 2026-11-02
- #37 of 50 · Countries with the highest fossil fuel subsidies as a share of GDP · 1.2 % of GDP · 2026-11-02
- #37 of 50 · Countries with the highest lettuce yields · 22.16 tonnes per hectare · 2026-11-02
- #37 of 50 · Countries with the largest stock market value relative to GDP · 45.73 % of GDP · 2026-11-02
- #38 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of people living in urban areas · 90.96 % · 2026-11-02
- #39 of 50 · Countries drinking the largest share of their alcohol as spirits · 48.28 % · 2026-11-02
- #39 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of international migrants · 24.5 % of population · 2026-11-02
- #39 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of people facing food insecurity · 44.3 % of population · 2026-11-02
- #39 of 50 · Countries with the highest sorghum yields · 2.34 tonnes per hectare · 2026-11-02
- #41 of 50 · Countries with the highest sugar beet yields · 32.06 tonnes per hectare · 2026-11-02
- #42 of 50 · Countries by personal remittances, paid · 1,775.19 current US$ million · 2026-10-28
- #42 of 50 · Countries with the highest goods trade as a share of GDP · 85.88 % of GDP · 2026-11-02
- #43 of 50 · Countries using the most phosphate fertilizer per hectare of cropland · 21.52 kg per hectare · 2026-11-02
- #46 of 50 · Countries producing the most sugar beet · 10.19 thousand tonnes · 2026-11-02
- #46 of 50 · Countries using the most pesticides per hectare of cropland · 6.62 kg per hectare · 2026-11-02
- #46 of 50 · Countries with the highest severe food insecurity · 10.1 % · 2026-11-02
- #47 of 50 · Countries spending the most on the military (share of GDP) · 2.51 % of GDP · 2026-10-28
- #47 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of people using basic sanitation · 99.2 % of population · 2026-11-02
- #48 of 50 · Countries with the highest income inequality · 0.35 index (0-1) · 2026-11-02
- #48 of 50 · Countries with the most immigrants · 1,422.58 thousand people · 2026-11-02
- #48 of 50 · Countries with the most international migrants · 1,422.58 thousand people · 2026-11-02
- #49 of 50 · Countries with the most people in extreme poverty · 0.33 million · 2026-10-29
- #49 of 50 · Countries with the most people in extreme poverty · 333.41 thousand people · 2026-11-02
- #50 of 50 · Countries with the highest potato yields · 27.26 tonnes per hectare · 2026-11-02
How to read these numbers
Each ranking measures one metric from one named source at one time, so a #3 in one table and a #3 in another are not directly comparable. Countries also report in different years: the capture date is when Top10Earth fetched the data, while the source's own year is stated on each ranking page under methodology. For a side-by-side with another country on the same measures, open any ranking and use the head-to-head links, or visit Lebanon's entity page for the live table and rank-history chart.
Top10Earth never estimates or edits a value. Each number is fetched from its source on a schedule, hashed, stored and ranked by software, then checked by a quality gate before it is published. If a refresh fails that gate the previous snapshot stays live and a person looks at why. Every past snapshot is kept, which is what makes the rank-history charts on each ranking page possible.
Questions people ask about Lebanon
What is Lebanon's best ranking on Top10Earth?
#2 in Countries with the highest broad money as a share of GDP, with 260.62 % of GDP (Broad money) as of 2026-11-02.
How many rankings include Lebanon?
82 current country rankings out of 491 on the site.
Is Lebanon in the top 10 of anything?
Yes: 15 rankings, including #2 in Countries with the highest broad money as a share of GDP, #2 in Countries with the highest external debt as a share of income and #2 in Countries with the highest share of adults who use tobacco.
Where do the numbers come from?
From World Bank Open Data and Our World in Data. Each ranking page names its source, metric definition and capture date.
When was this guide last updated?
The newest snapshot used here was captured on 2026-11-02. The guide is regenerated automatically as rankings refresh.