Communications, computer, etc. in Liberia
Liberia: Communications, computer, etc. was 25.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Communications, computer, etc. in Liberia, 1982–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service imports, BoP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for communications, computer, etc. in Liberia is 25.2%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.9% on the previous year and down 64.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Liberia peaked at 89.8% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 3.2%, in 1982.
Liberia ranks 129th of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Communications, computer, etc. in Liberia, year by year
| Year | % of service imports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 3.2% | — |
| 1983 | 7.3% | +130.6% |
| 1984 | 9.7% | +33.9% |
| 1985 | 12.7% | +30.7% |
| 1986 | 15.3% | +20.1% |
| 2004 | 88.5% | +479.3% |
| 2005 | 88.4% | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 89.3% | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 87.7% | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 80.7% | -7.9% |
| 2009 | 89.8% | +11.2% |
| 2010 | 82.7% | -7.9% |
| 2011 | 78.2% | -5.4% |
| 2012 | 76.3% | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 81.5% | +6.8% |
| 2014 | 71.3% | -12.5% |
| 2015 | 50.5% | -29.2% |
| 2016 | 46.6% | -7.7% |
| 2017 | 46.1% | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 21.0% | -54.3% |
| 2019 | 56.6% | +169.0% |
| 2020 | 44.8% | -20.8% |
| 2021 | 47.5% | +6.0% |
| 2022 | 31.7% | -33.1% |
| 2023 | 26.0% | -18.1% |
| 2024 | 25.2% | -2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 9.6% | 3.2% | 15.3% | 5 |
| 2000s | 87.4% | 80.7% | 89.8% | 6 |
| 2010s | 61.1% | 21.0% | 82.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.0% | 25.2% | 47.5% | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Liberia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.97 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 6.15 Percent per annum (2029)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 5.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 0.3265 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 298.89 current LCU per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 2.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.2899 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 265.33 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant LCU) 2.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant LCU), per 0.292 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications, computer, etc. in Liberia?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Liberia was 25.2% in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 89.8% in 2009.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.2% in 1982.
- How does Liberia rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Liberia ranks 129th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service imports which are services provided by non-residents to residents.