Lebanon - Wholesale price index (2010 = 100)

The value for Wholesale price index (2010 = 100) in Lebanon was 102.70 as of 1971. As the graph below shows, over the past 11 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 102.70 in 1971 and a minimum value of 81.78 in 1962.

Definition: Wholesale price index refers to a mix of agricultural and industrial goods at various stages of production and distribution, including import duties. The Laspeyres formula is generally used.

Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.

See also:

Year Value
1960 83.40
1961 84.21
1962 81.78
1963 84.21
1964 86.17
1965 86.77
1966 88.80
1967 93.05
1968 92.04
1969 97.03
1970 100.00
1971 102.70

Statistical Concept and Methodology: Wholesale price indexes are based on the prices at the first commercial transaction of commodities that are important in a country's output or consumption. Prices are farm-gate for agricultural commodities and ex-factory for industrial goods. Preference is given to indexes with the broadest coverage of the economy.

Base Period: 2010

Periodicity: Annual

Classification

Topic: Financial Sector Indicators

Sub-Topic: Exchange rates & prices