Liberia GDP Growth
Annual percentage growth rate of GDP NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG
Liberia's gdp growth was 4.57% in 2025, ranked 40th globally. This represents a 13.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Liberia's gdp growth stood at 4.57% in 2025, a rise of +0.55pp from 2024. The IMF projects 4.57% by 2025. Liberia ranked 40th globally.
Liberia’s real GDP growth averaged 2.44 % in 1961 and has fluctuated markedly over the 65‑year series, reaching an all‑time peak of 106.28 % in 1997 amid post‑conflict reconstruction and a dramatic trough of –51.03 % in 1990 when civil war devastated output. The latest World Bank estimate for 2025 shows growth at 4.57 %, placing the country 40th globally and slightly below peers such as Papua New Guinea (4.74 %) and the United Arab Emirates (4.76 %). This modest acceleration reflects improved security, expanding services and a rebound in commodity exports, yet it remains far from the extraordinary post‑war surge of the late 1990s. Continued fiscal consolidation, diversification of the economic base and resilience to external shocks will be essential for Liberia to sustain the current upward trajectory and narrow the gap with higher‑growth peers.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 5.54% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 5.50% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 5.87% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 5.62% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 5.44% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 4.57% | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.57% | +0.55pp | #40 |
| 2024 | 4.02% | −0.57pp | #68 |
| 2023 | 4.68% | −0.13pp | #58 |
| 2022 | 4.81% | −0.20pp | #90 |
| 2021 | 4.99% | +7.95pp | #110 |
| 2020 | -2.98% | −0.47pp | #83 |
| 2019 | -2.47% | −3.71pp | #206 |
| 2018 | 1.16% | −1.31pp | #172 |
| 2017 | 2.46% | +4.09pp | #138 |
| 2016 | -1.55% | −1.56pp | #196 |
| 2015 | -0.02% | −0.71pp | #186 |
| 2014 | 0.70% | −8.13pp | #178 |
| 2013 | 8.69% | +0.27pp | #13 |
| 2012 | 7.99% | +0.29pp | #23 |
| 2011 | 8.20% | +1.85pp | #21 |
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 growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Liberia's gdp growth was 4.57% in 2025. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 13.6% increase from the previous year.
Liberia's gdp growth peaked at 106.28% in 1997.
The lowest gdp growth in Liberia was -51.03% in 1990.
Liberia ranks 40th globally in gdp growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.
Liberia's gdp growth is projected to reach 4.57% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp growth of Liberia in 2025 was 4.57%. This ranks 40th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_liberia_gdp-growth,
title = {Liberia GDP Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/liberia/gdp-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}