Liberia GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Liberia's gdp per capita was $904 in 2025, ranked 175th globally. This represents a 6.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Liberia's gdp per capita stood at $904 in 2025, a rise of +$53 from 2024. The IMF projects $904 by 2025. Liberia ranked 175th globally.
Liberia’s gross domestic product per capita has risen from a post‑independence low of 167.17 in 1960 to an all‑time high of 904.22 in 2025, placing the country 175th in the world among 190 economies. The trajectory was punctuated by a severe trough of 61.49 in 1994, reflecting the devastation of the civil wars that ravaged the nation in the early 1990s. Since that nadir, per‑capita output has expanded at an average of roughly 3.5 % per year, driven by modest growth in services, mining and agricultural exports, while still lagging behind regional peers such as Sierra Leone (979.51) and The Gambia (889.92). Despite the steady climb, Liberia remains well below the sub‑Saharan African average, and its rank suggests limited progress relative to neighboring states. Continued investment in infrastructure, diversification of the export base and political stability will be crucial to sustain the upward trend and move the economy out of the lower‑tier bracket in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $1,143 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $1,088 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $1,041 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $997 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $956 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $904 | - | - |
| 2025 | $904 | +$53 | #175 |
| 2024 | $851 | +$52 | #189 |
| 2023 | $799 | +$60 | #191 |
| 2022 | $745 | +$77 | #199 |
| 2021 | $668 | +$78 | #199 |
| 2020 | $617 | −$7 | #198 |
| 2019 | $658 | −$19 | #201 |
| 2018 | $692 | −$14 | #200 |
| 2017 | $699 | −$11 | #200 |
| 2016 | $715 | +$23 | #196 |
| 2015 | $693 | −$16 | #199 |
| 2014 | $707 | −$10 | #202 |
| 2013 | $711 | +$64 | #199 |
| 2012 | $638 | +$56 | #204 |
| 2011 | $568 | +$63 | #207 |
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 per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Liberia's gdp per capita was $904 in 2025. Ranked 175th globally. This represents a 6.2% increase from the previous year.
Liberia's gdp per capita peaked at $904 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita in Liberia was $61 in 1994.
Liberia ranks 175th globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Liberia's gdp per capita is projected to reach $904 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Liberia in 2025 was $904. This ranks 175th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_liberia_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Liberia GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/liberia/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}