Lebanon interim Damage and Loss Assessment (DaLA): assessment report

The cost of physical damages and economic losses due to the conflict in Lebanon is estimated at US$8.5 billion, according to a new World Bank report that provides an initial assessment of the impact of conflict on Lebanon's economy and key sectors. The Lebanon Interim Damage and Loss Assessment (DaLA) finds that damages to physical structures alone amount to US$3.4 billion and that economic losses have reached US$5.1 billion.

In terms of economic growth, the conflict is estimated to have cut Lebanon's real GDP growth by at least 6.6% in 2024. This compounds five years of sustained sharp economic contraction that has exceeded 34% of real GDP.

The report also looks at the impact of the conflict on the people of Lebanon. There are over 875,000 internally displaced persons in Lebanon, with women, children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and refugees at highest risk. An estimated 166,000 individuals have lost their jobs, corresponding to a loss of US$168 million in earnings.