Facebook in Lebanon
Facebook is still the platform with the widest reach in Lebanon, especially among adults over 30, local communities and small businesses. This page covers how many Lebanese use it, whether Facebook's creator monetization is open to Lebanon, and how pages here actually earn.
Last updated October 18, 2026
Quick Answers
How many people use Facebook in Lebanon?
About 3.45 million in late 2025, according to Meta's ad-reach data. That's about 85% of adults and more than any other platform in Lebanon except TikTok. It's an ad-reach estimate, not a count of unique people.
Can you monetize a Facebook page in Lebanon?
Probably not through Facebook's own payouts yet. Lebanon doesn't appear on the eligible-country lists we could find for Content Monetization or in-stream ads, while Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE do. Check Professional dashboard → Monetization on your page to be sure.
Is Facebook available in Lebanon?
Yes. Facebook works normally in Lebanon on the web, iPhone and Android.
What is Facebook?
Facebook is Meta's social network. People use personal profiles to connect with friends and family, join Groups, and follow Pages run by businesses, media outlets, public figures and creators. Pages and profiles in professional mode can post Reels, videos, photos and LIVE streams and access Meta's monetization tools where they're available.
Facebook usage in Lebanon
According to DataReportal's Digital 2026 report, Meta's ad tools showed about 3.45 million Facebook users in Lebanon in late 2025: roughly 59% of the population and 85% of adults, up about 250,000 (+7.8%) on the year. The adult audience is about 57% male and 42% female. Facebook Messenger reached about 1.65 million people over the same period. These are advertising-reach figures and can overcount real people.
How Lebanon uses Facebook
Facebook in Lebanon skews older than TikTok or Instagram. It's where local news pages, municipalities, community Groups, buy-and-sell groups and neighbourhood businesses reach people. For brands targeting families, adults over 30 or specific towns, Facebook and its Groups often reach audiences that Instagram and TikTok miss.
Facebook Content Monetization and Lebanon
Meta has merged its creator payouts, including in-stream ads, ads on Reels, the performance bonus and Stars, into one Content Monetization program assessed at the page level. Requirements change often, but the main bar has been around 10,000 followers, 5 or more videos in the past 30 days, and an account in good standing, with payouts only to people aged 18 and over. Availability is rolled out country by country. Lebanon doesn't appear on the eligible-country lists we could find, while nearby Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE do.
Making money on Facebook from Lebanon
With Facebook's own payouts most likely closed to Lebanon for now, Lebanese pages earn from Facebook's reach rather than from Facebook directly. The table below shows what's available.
Making money on Facebook from Lebanon
| Method | Availability | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Content Monetization (in-stream ads, Reels ads, performance bonus) | Check in app | Lebanon doesn't appear on the eligible-country lists we found, while Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE do. Meta's official list couldn't be checked. Look under Professional dashboard → Monetization. |
| Stars | Check in app | Fans buy Stars to support creators during LIVE videos and Reels. Meta's announced rollouts in the region didn't name Lebanon. |
| Subscriptions | Check in app | Monthly paid fan subscriptions. Rolled out across 19 EMEA countries without a published list that names Lebanon. |
| Sponsored posts and brand deals | Available | Lebanese brands pay popular pages and creators directly. Use Meta's branded content tool to label paid partnerships. |
| Selling products and services | Available | The most common way Lebanese pages earn: customers find you on Facebook or in Groups, and orders close over Messenger or WhatsApp. |
| Facebook ads (for businesses) | Available | Lebanese businesses run boosted posts and ads through Meta. Your payment options depend on your ad account's country and currency settings. |
Content Monetization (in-stream ads, Reels ads, performance bonus)
Lebanon doesn't appear on the eligible-country lists we found, while Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE do. Meta's official list couldn't be checked. Look under Professional dashboard → Monetization.
Stars
Fans buy Stars to support creators during LIVE videos and Reels. Meta's announced rollouts in the region didn't name Lebanon.
Subscriptions
Monthly paid fan subscriptions. Rolled out across 19 EMEA countries without a published list that names Lebanon.
Sponsored posts and brand deals
Lebanese brands pay popular pages and creators directly. Use Meta's branded content tool to label paid partnerships.
Selling products and services
The most common way Lebanese pages earn: customers find you on Facebook or in Groups, and orders close over Messenger or WhatsApp.
Facebook ads (for businesses)
Lebanese businesses run boosted posts and ads through Meta. Your payment options depend on your ad account's country and currency settings.
Best time to post on Facebook
Meta Business Suite shows when your audience is online: open Insights → Audience, or check the suggested times when you schedule a post. Post shortly before your peak. Lebanon is UTC+3 in summer and UTC+2 in winter, so check which time zone Business Suite is set to.
FAQ
How many Facebook users are there in Lebanon?
About 3.45 million in late 2025, according to Meta's ad data reported by DataReportal. That's about 85% of adults.
Is Facebook monetization available in Lebanon?
Probably not yet. Lebanon doesn't appear on the eligible-country lists we found for Content Monetization or in-stream ads. Check Professional dashboard → Monetization on your page to confirm.
Which Arab countries are eligible for Facebook monetization?
Lists we found include Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Lebanon isn't on them.
How many followers do you need to monetize on Facebook?
Usually around 10,000 followers for most Content Monetization features, plus regular posting and a page in good standing. Requirements change often, so check Creator Studio.
Can I use a VPN or another country's page to get Facebook monetization in Lebanon?
Don't. Eligibility is tied to where you and your payout account are, and misrepresenting your location breaks Meta's terms and can get earnings withheld or the page restricted.
Is Facebook still worth it for businesses in Lebanon?
Yes, especially for reaching adults over 30, families and local communities. Facebook still reaches more Lebanese adults than Instagram.
What's the best time to post on Facebook in Lebanon?
Check your audience's online times in Meta Business Suite Insights and post shortly before the peak. Lebanon is UTC+3 in summer and UTC+2 in winter.
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Sources
- 1. Digital 2026: Lebanon. DataReportal. Link
- 2. Facebook Content Monetization Eligible Countries. InsightHive, March 30, 2026. Link
- 3. Facebook Content Monetization in 2026: Requirements, Tools, and How to Qualify. Multilogin, July 13, 2026. Link
- 4. New Ways for EMEA Creators to Grow Their Businesses on Facebook. Meta Newsroom, June 22, 2022. Link