Liberia GDP Deflator
Inflation as measured by annual growth rate of GDP implicit deflator NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG
Liberia's gdp deflator was 7.88% in 2025, ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 69.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Liberia's gdp deflator stood at 7.88% in 2025, a rise of +3.22pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.88% by 2025. Liberia ranked 63rd globally.
Liberia’s GDP deflator stood at 7.88% in 2025, ranking 63rd globally, a figure closely aligned with peer economies such as Mozambique at 7.82% and Poland at 7.90%. This recent reading reflects a moderate pace of inflationary pressure within the economy, a marked contrast to historical extremes. The all-time peak of 53.81% in 2000 followed a period of severe macroeconomic instability, likely driven by conflict-related disruptions and a collapsing currency. Conversely, the trough of -10.01% in 1997 points to deflationary conditions during a fragile post-conflict recovery phase. Over the 65 years of recorded data, Liberia’s inflation performance has been shaped by political upheaval, civil conflict, and external shocks, resulting in pronounced volatility. The current trajectory suggests stabilization, though the economy remains vulnerable to commodity price swings and exchange rate fluctuations. Sustained improvements in institutional strength and monetary policy credibility would be necessary to anchor inflation expectations and reduce sensitivity to external volatility in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP Deflator | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 10.19% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 9.04% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 7.88% | - | - |
| 2025 | 7.88% | +3.22pp | #63 |
| 2024 | 4.66% | −0.15pp | #120 |
| 2023 | 4.81% | −3.85pp | #97 |
| 2022 | 8.67% | +3.31pp | #125 |
| 2021 | 5.35% | +6.73pp | #119 |
| 2020 | -1.38% | −0.82pp | #31 |
| 2019 | -0.56% | −0.35pp | #20 |
| 2018 | -0.21% | +2.41pp | #14 |
| 2017 | -2.62% | −9.59pp | #3 |
| 2016 | 6.97% | +6.91pp | #175 |
| 2015 | 0.06% | −0.76pp | #47 |
| 2014 | 0.82% | −3.90pp | #57 |
| 2013 | 4.72% | −3.08pp | #155 |
| 2012 | 7.80% | −3.13pp | #168 |
| 2011 | 10.92% | +4.41pp | #158 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Liberia matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw gdp deflator improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Liberia's gdp deflator was 7.88% in 2025. Ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 69.2% increase from the previous year.
Liberia's gdp deflator peaked at 53.81% in 2000.
The lowest gdp deflator in Liberia was -10.01% in 1997.
Liberia ranks 63rd globally in gdp deflator as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.
Liberia's gdp deflator is projected to reach 7.88% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gdp deflator of Liberia in 2025 was 7.88%. This ranks 63rd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Liberia GDP Deflator},
url = {https://historysaid.com/liberia/gdp-deflator/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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