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Map of the Lebanese diaspora in the world

Major Destination Countries

The following countries experienced the highest quantity of Lebanese immigrants (this list is not intended to be comprehensive; many Lebanese also migrated to other countries). Major migration wave time periods are included in parentheses.

Argentina (mid 1800s-early 1900s) Australia (1800s) Brazil (mid 1800s-early 1900s) Canada (mid 1800s-early 1900s) Colombia (1800s) France (1800s) Germany (1800s) Saudi Arabia (mid-late 1900s) United States (mid 1800-early 1900s) Venezuela (1800s) Mexico (late 1800s-early 1900s)

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Lebanese Emigration Research Center
Notre Dame University (NDU)
P.O.Box 72, Zouk Mosbeh
Kesrwan, Lebanon
Email: lerc@ndu.edu.lb
Telephone: +961-9-218955 ext: 2262
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Background

• Lebanese Americans

The Lebanese diaspora, while historically trade-related, has more recently been linked to the Lebanese Civil War, with many Lebanese emigrating to Western countries. Because of the economic opportunities, many Lebanese have also worked in the Arab World, most notably Arab states of the Persian Gulf such as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

Early in the 19th century, economic hardship and political instability in Lebanon drove many Lebanese to the Americas, particularly Brazil, Argentina, and the United States. The Lebanese Civil War in the mid-20th century led to another significant wave of migration, with Lebanese people seeking refuge in countries like the United States, Western Europe, Australia, and South Africa. In recent decades, the economic opportunities offered by the oil-rich Gulf States have attracted many Lebanese, especially skilled professionals and entrepreneurs.