Inflation Lebanon 2023
Average inflation: 222.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 222.4%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 268.8%. The lowest inflation was in January at 123.5%.
- Highest month
- April: 268.8%
- Lowest month
- January: 123.5%
- Difference
- 145.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 260.2%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 180.5%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 260.2%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 180.5%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 93.6% higher than the 5-year average of 128.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (222.4% in 2023).
- 5-year average
- 128.8%
- 10-year average
- 65.2%
- All-time high (2023)
- 222.4%
- All-time low (2015)
- -3.8%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2022, inflation has risen by +38.6 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +38.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -116.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 220.4% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €322.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2023
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 123.5% | -116.2 |
| February | 189.7% | -24.9 |
| March | 263.8% | +55.7 |
| April | 268.8% | +62.6 |
| May | 260.2% | +48.8 |
| June | 253.6% | +43.5 |
| July | 251.5% | +83.0 |
| August | 229.8% | +67.9 |
| September | 208.5% | +46.0 |
| October | 215.4% | +56.9 |
| November | 211.9% | +69.5 |
| December | 192.3% | +70.3 |
| Average | 222.4% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.