It said Palestinians made up 4.9 percent of those living in the country and Syrians comprised 1.1 percent. The average number of workers in each family was 1.4, while average incomes from work were 10,500,000 Lebanese pounds. In analysing distribution of income, the study found 60 percent of Lebanon's families had incomes under 1,200,000 pounds a month while 40 percent received less than 800,000 pounds. On an individual level, the median income level was 202,000 pounds a month, meaning half of residents were below that figure. They received 20.8 percent of Lebanon's national income.
Most Lebanese families are in debt.
Only families generating more than 2,400,000 pounds break even at the end of each month, leaving 38.3 percent of families in debt, the study said. Of those, 31.1 percent work and 30.3 percent study. If those seeking jobs were added to those working the labour force would be 34 percent of inhabitants. Unemployment stands at 8.5 percent. More than 68 percent of families own their homes, 20.6 percent rent while 11.1 percent live for free.