Lebanon saw a cumulative 27.20% year-on-year (YoY) drop in construction permits to 4,097 permits by June 2025. Israel’s war on Lebanon had been largely contained to specific areas during the first half of 2024 and 2025. However, with the first half of 2025 following a period of escalation, uncertainty appears to have had a greater impact this time. Despite the ceasefire limiting the conflict to certain regions, the war remains unresolved, leaving many hesitant to initiate new construction. However, the cumulative Construction Area Authorized by Permits (CAP) increased by 18.86% to record 3,716,649 square meters (sqm) by June 2025. This could be explained by the increased tendency for group projects rather than individual projects.
Moreover, construction activity showed mixed trends compared to the previous year. While North Lebanon experienced growth, all other governorates saw a decline. The table below provides a detailed breakdown by governorate:
| Governorate | # of Permits | Weight | YOY Change |
| Beirut | 44 | 1.07% | -80.53% |
| Mt Lebanon | 1,209 | 29.51% | -30.24% |
| North Lebanon | 37 | 26.56% | 11.48% |
| Bekaa | 318 | 7.76% | -53.51% |
| South Lebanon | 894 | 21.82% | -26.90% |
| Nabatiye | 544 | 13.28% | -30.79% |
| Total | 4,097 | 100.00% | -27.20% |
Number of Construction Permits
Source: Orders of Engineers in Beirut & Tripoli
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