Lebanon Demographics

What is the population of Lebanon?

Population	5,469,612
Population Growth Rate	-0.04%
Urban Population	87.200000
Population in Major Urban Areas	BEIRUT (capital) 2.022 million
Nationality Noun	Lebanese (singular and plural)
Ethnic Groups	Arab 95%, Armenian 4%, other 1%

Lebanon Population Comparison

Lebanon Health Information

What are the health conditions in Lebanon?

Life Expectancy at Birth	75.460000
Death Rate - deaths/1,000 population	6.73
Infant Mortality Rate - total deaths/1,000 live births	14.810000
Health Expenditures - percent of GDP	6.3%
Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population	3.54
Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population	3.5
Drinking Water Source - percent of urban population improved	100.000000
Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births	25
Contraceptive Prevalence Rate - female 12-49	58%
Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman	1.75
Obesity - adult prevalence rate	27.4%
Sanitation Facility Access - percent of urban population improved	100.000000
Underweight - percent of children under five years	4.2%

Lebanon Life Expectancy

How long do people live in Lebanon?

Life Expectancy at Birth	75.460000
Median Age	30.900000
Contraceptive Prevalance Rate - female 12-49	58%
Infant Mortality Rate	14.810000
Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births	25
Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman	1.75

Lebanon median age, birth rate and death rates

Birth Rate - births/1,000 population	15
Median Age	30.900000
Net Migration Rate - migrant(s)/1,000 population	-8.48
Population Growth Rate	-0.04%
Sex Ratio at Birth - male/female	1.050000
Age Structure	24.650000
Contraceptive Prevalance Rate - female 12-49	58%
Infant Mortality Rate	14.810000
Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births	25
Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman	1.75

Lebanon Medical Information

What are the health conditions in Lebanon?

Medical Facilities and Health Information

n Beirut and the surrounding areas, modern medical care and medicines are widely available. Modern facilities are not always available in outlying areas, although no location in the country is more than three hours from the capital. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for services, and without such payment, may deny service even in emergency cases. A list of doctors who speak English and a list of hospitals are available from the U.S. Embassy and at the Embassy's website.

Health Expenditures - percent of GDP

6.3%

Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population

3.5

Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population

3.54

Lebanon Education

What is school like in Lebanon?

Education Expenditures - percent of GDP	2.2%
Literacy - female	82.2%
Literacy - male	93.1%
Literacy - total population	87.4%
Literacy Definition	age 15 and over can read and write
Total School Life Expectancy - (primary to tertiary)	13.000000

Lebanon Literacy

Can people in Lebanon read?

Literacy - female	82.2%
Literacy - male	93.1%
Literacy - total population	87.4%
Literacy Definition	age 15 and over can read and write

Lebanon Crime

Is Lebanon a safe place to visit?

Crime Information

The crime rate in Lebanon is moderate, and both car theft and burglaries occur. Violent crime and sexual assault are rare, but do happen. The Embassy receives regular reports, however, of domestic abuse. Petty theft -- such as pick pocketing and purse snatching -- is common in crowded public areas. Police are responsive but often unable to affect a positive outcome. There are no special concerns with regard to targeted victimization of U.S. citizens in scams or confidence schemes.

There have been incidents involving a theft ring that appear to target foreigners using service cars. Service cars are privately owned vehicles bearing red license plates that act as public transportation for multiple passengers at one time. Typically, a service car that already contained two people (the driver and one passenger), picked up the potential passenger. The driver then took the victim to a more isolated area or the freeway where the first “passenger” robbed the second passenger by threatening him/her with a gun. Because of the risks inherent in using any unknown transportation, U.S. citizens should be wary of these service cars and carry the number of a reputable taxi company in case of emergencies.

Do not buy counterfeit and pirated goods, even if they are widely available. Not only are the bootlegs illegal in the United States, you may also be breaking local law.

Lebanon Penalties for Crime

Criminal Penalties

While you are traveling in Lebanon, you are subject to all Lebanese laws even if you are a U.S. citizen. Foreign laws and legal systems can be vastly different from our own. For example, you may be taken in for questioning if you do not have your passport with you. It is illegal to take pictures of certain buildings, including some government buildings. In some places, driving under the influence could land you immediately in jail. These criminal penalties will vary from country to country. There are also some things that might be legal in the country you visit, but still illegal in the United States; for example, you can be prosecuted under U.S. law if you buy pirated goods. Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime prosecutable in the United States. If you break local laws in Lebanon your U.S. passport will not help you avoid arrest or prosecution. It is very important to know what is legal and what is not where you are going.

While some countries will automatically notify the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate if a U.S. citizen is detained or arrested in a foreign country, that might not always be the case. To ensure that the United States is aware of your circumstances, request that the police and prison officials notify the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate as soon as you are arrested or detained overseas.

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