Liberia vs Sao Tome and Principe: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA)
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) over time
- Liberia
- Sao Tome and Principe
How they compare
Sao Tome and Principe currently reports 4.02 billion constant LCU against 3.99 billion constant LCU in Liberia, a difference of 28.84 million constant LCU.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Sao Tome and Principe ahead.
Liberia ranks 182nd and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 181st of 198 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Liberia averaged higher in 1 and Sao Tome and Principe in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Liberia | Sao Tome and Principe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.85 billion constant LCU | 2.53 billion constant LCU | 684.65 million constant LCU | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 2010s | 3.15 billion constant LCU | 3.00 billion constant LCU | 152.56 million constant LCU | Liberia |
| 2020s | 3.57 billion constant LCU | 3.80 billion constant LCU | 231.02 million constant LCU | Sao Tome and Principe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross value added at basic prices (gva), Liberia or Sao Tome and Principe?
- Sao Tome and Principe, at 4.02 billion constant LCU against 3.99 billion constant LCU in Liberia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross value added at basic prices (gva) between Liberia and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 28.84 million constant LCU, with Sao Tome and Principe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Liberia and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do Liberia and Sao Tome and Principe rank globally for gross value added at basic prices (gva)?
- Liberia ranks 182nd and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 181st of 198 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Gross value added at basic prices reflects the price of products receivable by the producer exclusive of taxes payable on products and inclusive of subsidies receivable on products, less intermediate consumption valued at purchasers' prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.