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وكالة الأنباء القطرية
World Bank forecasts 2026 Lebanon recession
The World Bank forecasted that Lebanon's economy will contract by 6.4 percent in 2026, influenced by the recent war launched by Israel against the country, which caused damage to infrastructure, led to widespread internal displacement, and disrupted supply chains—negatively impacting tourism and domestic demand. Lebanon recorded a real GDP growth of 4.2 percent in 2025, the highest rate since the start of the financial crisis in 2019, but ongoing tensions threaten the country's economic stability. The report calls on the international community to support reforms in the financial sector and the restructuring of the banking industry to restore trust and financial stability, amid predictions of inflation rising to 17.5 percent in 2026.
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