Liberia PPP Conversion Factor
PPP conversion factor, GDP PA.NUS.PPP
Liberia's ppp conversion factor was 0.48 in 2025, ranked 187th globally. This represents a 6.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Liberia's ppp conversion factor stood at 0.48 in 2025, a rise of +0.03 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.48 by 2025. Liberia ranked 187th globally.
Liberia’s purchasing power parity (PPP) conversion factor has risen from 0.22 in 1990 to 0.48 in 2025, placing the country 187th globally and reflecting a modest but steady improvement in the relative price level of goods and services compared with the United States dollar. The indicator peaked at 0.55 in 2012, a high point that followed a post‑conflict recovery phase, before slipping to a trough of 0.21 in 1999 amid civil‑war disruptions. Over the 36‑year coverage period the factor has more than doubled, yet it remains below the levels of peer economies such as Portugal (0.50) and Panama (0.46), suggesting that price differentials in Liberia are still pronounced. The upward trajectory since the late 1990s indicates gradual macro‑economic stabilization, but further gains will depend on structural reforms, investment in productive sectors, and resilience to external shocks, which could accelerate the convergence toward peer‑country conversion rates.
Data & projection
| Year | PPP Conversion Factor | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.52 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.50 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.48 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.48 | +0.03 | #187 |
| 2024 | 0.46 | +0.01 | #11 |
| 2023 | 0.45 | +0.01 | #11 |
| 2022 | 0.44 | +0.01 | #12 |
| 2021 | 0.43 | +0.06 | #11 |
| 2020 | 0.37 | +0.03 | #9 |
| 2019 | 0.35 | −0.04 | #8 |
| 2018 | 0.38 | −0.04 | #9 |
| 2017 | 0.42 | −0.06 | #9 |
| 2016 | 0.48 | −0.04 | #13 |
| 2015 | 0.52 | +0.02 | #14 |
| 2014 | 0.50 | −0.02 | #15 |
| 2013 | 0.52 | −0.03 | #16 |
| 2012 | 0.55 | +0.01 | #18 |
| 2011 | 0.55 | +0.04 | #19 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Liberia matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw ppp conversion factor improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Liberia's ppp conversion factor was 0.48 in 2025. Ranked 187th globally. This represents a 6.1% increase from the previous year.
Liberia's ppp conversion factor peaked at 0.55 in 2012.
The lowest ppp conversion factor in Liberia was 0.21 in 1999.
Liberia ranks 187th globally in ppp conversion factor as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.PPP. Data sourced from World Bank.
Liberia's ppp conversion factor is projected to reach 0.48 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The ppp conversion factor of Liberia in 2025 was 0.48. This ranks 187th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_liberia_ppp-conversion-factor,
title = {Liberia PPP Conversion Factor},
url = {https://historysaid.com/liberia/ppp-conversion-factor/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}