Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in Liberia
Liberia: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) was 746.78 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Liberia, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in million current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Liberia is 746.78 million current US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 169.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Liberia peaked at 1,061 million current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, -132.13 million current US$, in 1996.
Liberia ranks 121st of 224 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in Liberia, year by year
| Year | million current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 225.24 million current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 8.41 million current US$ | -96.3% |
| 1992 | -10.85 million current US$ | -229.0% |
| 1993 | -53.62 million current US$ | +394.2% |
| 1994 | 17.38 million current US$ | -132.4% |
| 1995 | 4.6 million current US$ | -73.5% |
| 1996 | -132.13 million current US$ | -2972.4% |
| 1997 | 213.82 million current US$ | -261.8% |
| 1998 | 190.31 million current US$ | -11.0% |
| 1999 | 256.26 million current US$ | +34.7% |
| 2000 | 20.8 million current US$ | -91.9% |
| 2001 | 8.3 million current US$ | -60.1% |
| 2002 | 2.8 million current US$ | -66.3% |
| 2003 | 372.22 million current US$ | +13193.6% |
| 2004 | 75.36 million current US$ | -79.8% |
| 2005 | 82.81 million current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2006 | 107.85 million current US$ | +30.2% |
| 2007 | 131.6 million current US$ | +22.0% |
| 2008 | 283.8 million current US$ | +115.7% |
| 2009 | 217.8 million current US$ | -23.3% |
| 2010 | 449.96 million current US$ | +106.6% |
| 2011 | 785.3 million current US$ | +74.5% |
| 2012 | 984.6 million current US$ | +25.4% |
| 2013 | 1,061 million current US$ | +7.8% |
| 2014 | 276.7 million current US$ | -73.9% |
| 2015 | 232.68 million current US$ | -15.9% |
| 2016 | 311.7 million current US$ | +34.0% |
| 2017 | 247.84 million current US$ | -20.5% |
| 2018 | 129.13 million current US$ | -47.9% |
| 2019 | 86.68 million current US$ | -32.9% |
| 2020 | 737.97 million current US$ | +751.4% |
| 2021 | 535.58 million current US$ | -27.4% |
| 2022 | 960.19 million current US$ | +79.3% |
| 2023 | 744.58 million current US$ | -22.5% |
| 2024 | 746.78 million current US$ | +0.3% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 746.78 million current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 274 million current US$, 2.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 746.78 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 596.7 million current US$, 1.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in Liberia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +13193.6% | 2.8 million current US$ | 372.22 million current US$ |
| 1996 | -2972.4% | 4.6 million current US$ | -132.13 million current US$ |
| 2020 | +751.4% | 86.68 million current US$ | 737.97 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 71.94 million current US$ | -132.13 million current US$ | 256.26 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 130.33 million current US$ | 2.8 million current US$ | 372.22 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 456.59 million current US$ | 86.68 million current US$ | 1,061 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 745.02 million current US$ | 535.58 million current US$ | 960.19 million current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Liberia
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 28.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -5.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0527 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 48.22 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -10.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0385 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 35.21 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Liberia?
- Foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Liberia was 746.78 million current US$ in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,061 million current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was -132.13 million current US$ in 1996.
- How does Liberia rank for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows?
- Liberia ranks 121st out of 224 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 169.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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