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الكتائب اللبنانية
Reasons for Drop in Lebanon Remittances
Remittances from expatriates to Lebanon decreased in 2025 from $6.8 billion to $6.3 billion, amid several factors such as the repercussions of the US-Iranian conflict on the Gulf, the Lebanese banking sector crisis since 2019, Gulf austerity policies, rising living costs in Europe and America, and tighter controls on transfers. Some experts predict that remittances will remain weak or decline further in 2026, but others believe that the ongoing need for support from Lebanese families will lead to an increase in transfers, especially as the number of visitors declines. These remittances are considered a vital resource for the Lebanese economy, supporting the poor and middle classes and stimulating the market, despite the political and economic challenges the country faces.
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