GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Liberia
Liberia: GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 4.75 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.75 billion current US$
Change on year
up 8.2%
World rank
169th
of 211 countries
All-time high
4.75 billion current US$
in 2024
All-time low
132.20 million current US$
in 1994
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Liberia, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, gdp in Liberia stood at 4.75 billion current US$. 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 US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 132.20 million current US$, in 1994.
That places Liberia 169th out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Liberia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 323.10 million current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 341.54 million current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1972 | 368.10 million current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1973 | 386.97 million current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1974 | 486.95 million current US$ | +25.8% |
| 1975 | 577.55 million current US$ | +18.6% |
| 1976 | 596.68 million current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 673.01 million current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1978 | 717.24 million current US$ | +6.6% |
| 1979 | 814.07 million current US$ | +13.5% |
| 1980 | 854.71 million current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1981 | 846.51 million current US$ | -1.0% |
| 1982 | 863.93 million current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1983 | 823.38 million current US$ | -4.7% |
| 1984 | 848.48 million current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1985 | 851.30 million current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 840.96 million current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1987 | 972.80 million current US$ | +15.7% |
| 1988 | 1.04 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1989 | 786.30 million current US$ | -24.3% |
| 1990 | 384.40 million current US$ | -51.1% |
| 1991 | 348.00 million current US$ | -9.5% |
| 1992 | 223.50 million current US$ | -35.8% |
| 1993 | 160.40 million current US$ | -28.2% |
| 1994 | 132.20 million current US$ | -17.6% |
| 1995 | 134.80 million current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 159.40 million current US$ | +18.2% |
| 1997 | 295.90 million current US$ | +85.6% |
| 1998 | 359.60 million current US$ | +21.5% |
| 1999 | 441.80 million current US$ | +22.9% |
| 2000 | 874.00 million current US$ | +97.8% |
| 2001 | 906.00 million current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 927.00 million current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 748.00 million current US$ | -19.3% |
| 2004 | 897.00 million current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2005 | 949.00 million current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 1.12 billion current US$ | +17.9% |
| 2007 | 1.37 billion current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2008 | 1.73 billion current US$ | +25.7% |
| 2009 | 1.77 billion current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 2.00 billion current US$ | +13.0% |
| 2011 | 2.40 billion current US$ | +20.0% |
| 2012 | 2.79 billion current US$ | +16.4% |
| 2013 | 3.18 billion current US$ | +13.8% |
| 2014 | 3.23 billion current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 3.23 billion current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.40 billion current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 3.39 billion current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 3.42 billion current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 3.32 billion current US$ | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 3.18 billion current US$ | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 3.51 billion current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2022 | 4.00 billion current US$ | +13.9% |
| 2023 | 4.39 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2024 | 4.75 billion current US$ | +8.2% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 4.75 billion current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 17.29 billion current US$, 27% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 4.75 billion current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.41 billion current US$, 26% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP (current US$) (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 US$ | 874.00 million current US$ |
| 1997 | +85.6% | 159.40 million current US$ | 295.90 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 528.52 million current US$ | 323.10 million current US$ | 814.07 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 872.67 million current US$ | 786.30 million current US$ | 1.04 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 264.00 million current US$ | 132.20 million current US$ | 441.80 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.13 billion current US$ | 748.00 million current US$ | 1.77 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.03 billion current US$ | 2.00 billion current US$ | 3.42 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.97 billion current US$ | 3.18 billion current US$ | 4.75 billion current US$ | 5 |
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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 US$ 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 US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 132.20 million current US$ in 1994.
- How does Liberia rank for gdp?
- Liberia ranks 169th 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 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release