Migrant populations in Lebanon
Lebanon: Migrant populations was 1.42 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.42 million
World rank
48th
of 228 countries
All-time high
1.76 million
in 2015
All-time low
424,488
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Lebanon, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Lebanon recorded 1.42 million for migrant populations in 2024.
The figure is down 19.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Lebanon peaked at 1.76 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 424,488, in 1990.
That places Lebanon 48th out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Migrant populations in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 424,488 | — |
| 1995 | 466,437 | +9.9% |
| 2000 | 514,836 | +10.4% |
| 2005 | 553,850 | +7.6% |
| 2010 | 625,884 | +13.0% |
| 2015 | 1.76 million | +181.8% |
| 2020 | 1.59 million | -10.1% |
| 2024 | 1.42 million | -10.3% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 1.42 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937, 7.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 1.42 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 897,751, 1.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 445,462 | 424,488 | 466,437 | 2 |
| 2000s | 534,343 | 514,836 | 553,850 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.19 million | 625,884 | 1.76 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.50 million | 1.42 million | 1.59 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
More population data for Lebanon
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.3208 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.2181 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.3208 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4769 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 4,938 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -1.03 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5028 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.331 (2100)
- Population density 703.09 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 333,428 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Lebanon?
- Migrant populations in Lebanon was 1.42 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 1.76 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 424,488 in 1990.
- How does Lebanon rank for migrant populations?
- Lebanon ranks 48th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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