Lebanon Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Lebanon
Lebanon recorded 2.2 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2020, a rate that is low by global standards. That places Lebanon #109 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Asia average of 2.0 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have fallen 31% over the past decade (from 3.2 in 2010). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Lebanon at Level 4 of 4: Do Not Travel.
Homicide Rate
2.2 /100k
Safety Rank
#87 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 4 of 4
Data Year
2020
Homicide Rate Trend (2008-2020)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have fallen 31% over the past decade (from 3.2 in 2010). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Lebanon Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Lebanon, the homicide rate for men is 5.7× higher than the rate for women — 5.6 vs 1.0 per 100,000 (2020).
Homicide victims per 100,000 of each sex. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
Armed Conflict Context
Lebanon has recorded battle-related deaths in recent years. Conflict deaths are counted separately from homicides — a country can have a moderate crime rate but significant conflict risk, and travel advisories weigh both.
Battle-Related Deaths
4,335(2024)
Military Spending
2.6% GDP(2024)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Lebanon:
Updated to reflect ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of government personnel on February 23. Do Not Travel to Lebanon for any reason due to the risk of crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, landmines, and armed conflict. Some areas, especially near the borders, have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory Summary On February 23, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and U.S. government employee family members to depart Lebanon due to safety risks. U.S.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Lebanon Population & Demographics
Population of 5,805,962, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lebanon safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Lebanon at Level 4 of 4 (Do Not Travel). The homicide rate of 2.2 per 100,000 is low by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Lebanon?
Lebanon has an intentional homicide rate of 2.2 per 100,000 people (2020, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #109 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Lebanon?
Lebanon is currently at Level 4: Do Not Travel. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Lebanon compare to other countries?
Lebanon's homicide rate of 2.2 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and above the Asia average of 2.0.