GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Liberia
Liberia: GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 4.75 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.75 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 8.2%
World rank
191st
of 211 countries
All-time high
4.75 billion current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
132.20 million current LCU
in 1994
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Liberia, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in Liberia is 4.75 billion current LCU, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.2% on the previous year and up 47.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Liberia peaked at 4.75 billion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 132.20 million current LCU, in 1994.
Liberia ranks 191st of 211 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Liberia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 323.10 million current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 341.54 million current LCU | +5.7% |
| 1972 | 368.10 million current LCU | +7.8% |
| 1973 | 386.97 million current LCU | +5.1% |
| 1974 | 486.95 million current LCU | +25.8% |
| 1975 | 577.55 million current LCU | +18.6% |
| 1976 | 596.68 million current LCU | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 673.01 million current LCU | +12.8% |
| 1978 | 717.24 million current LCU | +6.6% |
| 1979 | 814.07 million current LCU | +13.5% |
| 1980 | 854.71 million current LCU | +5.0% |
| 1981 | 846.51 million current LCU | -1.0% |
| 1982 | 863.93 million current LCU | +2.1% |
| 1983 | 823.38 million current LCU | -4.7% |
| 1984 | 848.48 million current LCU | +3.0% |
| 1985 | 851.30 million current LCU | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 840.96 million current LCU | -1.2% |
| 1987 | 972.80 million current LCU | +15.7% |
| 1988 | 1.04 billion current LCU | +6.7% |
| 1989 | 786.30 million current LCU | -24.3% |
| 1990 | 384.40 million current LCU | -51.1% |
| 1991 | 348.00 million current LCU | -9.5% |
| 1992 | 223.50 million current LCU | -35.8% |
| 1993 | 160.40 million current LCU | -28.2% |
| 1994 | 132.20 million current LCU | -17.6% |
| 1995 | 134.80 million current LCU | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 159.40 million current LCU | +18.2% |
| 1997 | 295.90 million current LCU | +85.6% |
| 1998 | 359.60 million current LCU | +21.5% |
| 1999 | 441.80 million current LCU | +22.9% |
| 2000 | 874.00 million current LCU | +97.8% |
| 2001 | 906.00 million current LCU | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 927.00 million current LCU | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 748.00 million current LCU | -19.3% |
| 2004 | 897.00 million current LCU | +19.9% |
| 2005 | 949.00 million current LCU | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 1.12 billion current LCU | +17.9% |
| 2007 | 1.37 billion current LCU | +22.7% |
| 2008 | 1.73 billion current LCU | +25.7% |
| 2009 | 1.77 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 2.00 billion current LCU | +13.0% |
| 2011 | 2.40 billion current LCU | +20.0% |
| 2012 | 2.79 billion current LCU | +16.4% |
| 2013 | 3.18 billion current LCU | +13.8% |
| 2014 | 3.23 billion current LCU | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 3.23 billion current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.40 billion current LCU | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 3.39 billion current LCU | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 3.42 billion current LCU | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 3.32 billion current LCU | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 3.18 billion current LCU | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 3.51 billion current LCU | +10.6% |
| 2022 | 4.00 billion current LCU | +13.9% |
| 2023 | 4.39 billion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 2024 | 4.75 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 4.75 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 11.80 trillion current LCU, 0% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 4.75 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.64 trillion current LCU, 0% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Liberia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +97.8% | 441.80 million current LCU | 874.00 million current LCU |
| 1997 | +85.6% | 159.40 million current LCU | 295.90 million current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 528.52 million current LCU | 323.10 million current LCU | 814.07 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 872.67 million current LCU | 786.30 million current LCU | 1.04 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 264.00 million current LCU | 132.20 million current LCU | 441.80 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.13 billion current LCU | 748.00 million current LCU | 1.77 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.03 billion current LCU | 2.00 billion current LCU | 3.42 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.97 billion current LCU | 3.18 billion current LCU | 4.75 billion current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 188 Antigua and Barbuda 6.01 billion current LCU compare
- 189 Cayman Islands 5.95 billion current LCU compare
- 190 Curacao 5.87 billion current LCU compare
- 192 United States Virgin Islands 4.67 billion current LCU compare
- 193 Grenada 3.76 billion current LCU compare
- 194 Andorra 3.73 billion current LCU compare
More population data for Liberia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1439 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7859 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1439 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2874 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 8,891 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.07 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3986 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.189 (2100)
- Population density 131.49 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 852,118 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Liberia?
- Gdp in Liberia was 4.75 billion current LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.75 billion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 132.20 million current LCU in 1994.
- How does Liberia rank for gdp?
- Liberia ranks 191st out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release