Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Liberia
Liberia: Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth was 2.5% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Liberia, 2001–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in %, constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Liberia stood at 2.5%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 57.4% on the previous year and down 88.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Liberia peaked at 26.5% in 2002 and was at its lowest, -7.3%, in 2004.
That places Liberia 33rd out of 47 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Liberia, year by year
| Year | %, constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 21.3% | — |
| 2002 | 26.5% | +24.5% |
| 2003 | -3.2% | -112.2% |
| 2004 | -7.3% | +125.1% |
| 2005 | 5.2% | -171.7% |
| 2006 | 2.8% | -46.1% |
| 2007 | 7.0% | +148.9% |
| 2008 | 4.5% | -35.5% |
| 2009 | 9.5% | +109.3% |
| 2010 | 5.9% | -37.2% |
| 2011 | 2.5% | -57.4% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 2.5% is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.4%, 58% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 2.5% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.4%, 40% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.4% | -7.3% | 26.5% | 9 |
| 2010s | 4.2% | 2.5% | 5.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
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 exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Liberia?
- Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Liberia was 2.5% in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest exports of goods and non-financial services, growth recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 26.5% in 2002.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and non-financial services, growth recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.3% in 2004.
- How does Liberia rank for exports of goods and non-financial services, growth?
- Liberia ranks 33rd out of 47 countries with data for 2011.
- Is exports of goods and non-financial services, growth rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.1%. 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 Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth (%, constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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"The annual rate of growth of exports of goods and non-financial services, as calculated from the constant local currency series. Exports of goods and services represent the value of all goods and other market services provided to or received from the rest of the world. Included is the value of merchandise, freight, insurance, transport, travel, royalties, license fees, and other services. Data are in constant local currency. "