Construction, value added in Liberia
Liberia: Construction, value added was 6.90 million current US$ in 1999. ◆ Volatile
Construction, value added in Liberia, 1965–1999
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for construction, value added in Liberia is 6.90 million current US$, measured in 1999.
That represents a change of up 23.2% on the previous year and down 79.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, construction, value added in Liberia peaked at 51.23 million current US$ in 1979 and was at its lowest, 900,000 current US$, in 1996.
Liberia ranks 51st of 52 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Construction, value added in Liberia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 8.20 million current US$ | — |
| 1966 | 11.61 million current US$ | +41.7% |
| 1967 | 14.94 million current US$ | +28.7% |
| 1968 | 10.59 million current US$ | -29.1% |
| 1969 | 11.87 million current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1970 | 13.83 million current US$ | +16.5% |
| 1971 | 12.30 million current US$ | -11.1% |
| 1972 | 15.03 million current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1973 | 12.81 million current US$ | -14.8% |
| 1974 | 18.27 million current US$ | +42.7% |
| 1975 | 24.59 million current US$ | +34.6% |
| 1976 | 32.36 million current US$ | +31.6% |
| 1977 | 37.66 million current US$ | +16.4% |
| 1978 | 42.78 million current US$ | +13.6% |
| 1979 | 51.23 million current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1980 | 27.75 million current US$ | -45.8% |
| 1981 | 28.18 million current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1982 | 27.58 million current US$ | -2.1% |
| 1983 | 25.53 million current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1984 | 26.13 million current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1985 | 25.96 million current US$ | -0.7% |
| 1986 | 26.98 million current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 32.80 million current US$ | +21.6% |
| 1988 | 45.40 million current US$ | +38.4% |
| 1989 | 34.00 million current US$ | -25.1% |
| 1990 | 12.80 million current US$ | -62.4% |
| 1991 | 11.10 million current US$ | -13.3% |
| 1992 | 8.50 million current US$ | -23.4% |
| 1993 | 6.40 million current US$ | -24.7% |
| 1994 | 5.10 million current US$ | -20.3% |
| 1995 | 2.10 million current US$ | -58.8% |
| 1996 | 900,000 current US$ | -57.1% |
| 1997 | 4.30 million current US$ | +377.8% |
| 1998 | 5.60 million current US$ | +30.2% |
| 1999 | 6.90 million current US$ | +23.2% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 6.90 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 160.42 million current US$, 4% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 6.90 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 300.18 million current US$, 2% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Construction, value added in Liberia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +377.8% | 900,000 current US$ | 4.30 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.44 million current US$ | 8.20 million current US$ | 14.94 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 26.09 million current US$ | 12.30 million current US$ | 51.23 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 30.03 million current US$ | 25.53 million current US$ | 45.40 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.37 million current US$ | 900,000 current US$ | 12.80 million current US$ | 10 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 48 Somalia 35.28 million current US$ compare
- 49 Comoros 33.34 million current US$ compare
- 50 Sao Tome and Principe 12.69 million current US$
- 52 Guinea-Bissau 5.09 million current US$ compare
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 74.91 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0157 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 13.35 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 471.54 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 51 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0987 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 84.01 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -7.86 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is construction, value added in Liberia?
- Construction, value added in Liberia was 6.90 million current US$ in 1999, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest construction, value added recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 51.23 million current US$ in 1979.
- What is the lowest construction, value added recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 900,000 current US$ in 1996.
- How does Liberia rank for construction, value added?
- Liberia ranks 51st out of 52 countries with data for 1999.
- Is construction, value added rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Construction, value added (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Value added in construction is defined as the value of output of the construction industry less the value of intermediate consumption (intermediate inputs). Construction is a subset of industry (ISIC 45). Data are in current U.S. dollars.