Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Liberia

Liberia: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct was 8.39 Percent per annum in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
8.39 Percent per annum
Change on year
down 19.6%
World rank
10th
of 36 countries
All-time high
1,067 Percent per annum
in 2011
All-time low
-116.25 Percent per annum
in 2014
Years of data
13
2010–2022

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Liberia, 2010–2022

02505007501.0k2010201620222010: 30.3 Percent per annum2011: 1.1k Percent per annum2012: 694.3 Percent per annum2013: 427.8 Percent per annum2014: -116.3 Percent per annum2015: -105.6 Percent per annum2016: 115.8 Percent per annum2017: 138.7 Percent per annum2018: 64.5 Percent per annum2019: 45.6 Percent per annum2020: 14.4 Percent per annum2021: 10.4 Percent per annum2022: 8.4 Percent per annum

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percent per annum.

Analysis

In 2022, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Liberia stood at 8.39 Percent per annum.

That represents a change of down 19.6% on the previous year and down 98.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Liberia peaked at 1,067 Percent per annum in 2011 and was at its lowest, -116.25 Percent per annum, in 2014.

That places Liberia 10th out of 36 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Liberia, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment in Liberia, 2010 to 2022.
Year Percent per annum Change
2010 30.29 Percent per annum
2011 1,067 Percent per annum +3424.6%
2012 694.26 Percent per annum -35.0%
2013 427.82 Percent per annum -38.4%
2014 -116.25 Percent per annum -127.2%
2015 -105.58 Percent per annum -9.2%
2016 115.84 Percent per annum -209.7%
2017 138.74 Percent per annum +19.8%
2018 64.47 Percent per annum -53.5%
2019 45.55 Percent per annum -29.3%
2020 14.42 Percent per annum -68.3%
2021 10.44 Percent per annum -27.6%
2022 8.39 Percent per annum -19.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 236.26 Percent per annum -116.25 Percent per annum 1,067 Percent per annum 10
2020s 11.08 Percent per annum 8.39 Percent per annum 14.42 Percent per annum 3

Countries ranked near Liberia

  1. 7 Côte d’Ivoire 12.6 Percent per annum compare
  2. 8 Botswana 12.41 Percent per annum compare
  3. 9 Zambia 8.65 Percent per annum compare
  4. 11 Egypt 8.17 Percent per annum compare
  5. 12 Sierra Leone 8.13 Percent per annum compare
  6. 13 Namibia 6.96 Percent per annum compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Liberia?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Liberia was 8.39 Percent per annum in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Liberia?
The highest recorded value was 1,067 Percent per annum in 2011.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Liberia?
The lowest recorded value was -116.25 Percent per annum in 2014.
How does Liberia rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct?
Liberia ranks 10th out of 36 countries with data for 2022.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct rising or falling in Liberia?
Over the last ten years it is down 98.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment
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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 22 shows indicators of returns on direct investments, as a percentage of GDP and in US dollars. Includes investment liabilities, debit, assets, and credit, and returns on inward and outward flows of investments.