GDP per capita, PPP annual growth in Liberia
Liberia: GDP per capita, PPP annual growth was 5.9% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
GDP per capita, PPP annual growth in Liberia, 1961–2011
Source: "World Bank, International Comparison Programme database. ". Measured in %.
Analysis
Liberia recorded 5.9% for gdp per capita, ppp annual growth in 2011.
That represents a change of down 10.2% on the previous year and down 67.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita, ppp annual growth in Liberia peaked at 92.6% in 1997 and was at its lowest, -50.3%, in 1990.
That places Liberia 2nd out of 51 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP per capita, PPP annual growth in Liberia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.0% | — |
| 1962 | -1.1% | -5094.9% |
| 1963 | -0.2% | -81.1% |
| 1964 | 2.6% | -1356.6% |
| 1965 | 2.2% | -15.2% |
| 1966 | 5.0% | +128.5% |
| 1967 | 4.0% | -19.5% |
| 1968 | 2.0% | -49.1% |
| 1969 | 4.5% | +118.4% |
| 1970 | 3.8% | -14.6% |
| 1971 | 2.1% | -45.9% |
| 1972 | 1.3% | -37.6% |
| 1973 | -5.0% | -487.2% |
| 1974 | 1.8% | -136.2% |
| 1975 | -6.2% | -446.7% |
| 1976 | 2.3% | -137.1% |
| 1977 | -1.3% | -154.6% |
| 1978 | 1.8% | -245.5% |
| 1979 | 0.2% | -89.3% |
| 1980 | -7.1% | -3702.1% |
| 1981 | -5.4% | -23.8% |
| 1982 | -5.8% | +6.9% |
| 1983 | -5.0% | -13.7% |
| 1984 | -4.5% | -10.0% |
| 1985 | -2.3% | -49.2% |
| 1986 | -2.1% | -7.3% |
| 1987 | -0.6% | -71.0% |
| 1988 | -1.0% | +66.0% |
| 1989 | -25.6% | +2414.4% |
| 1990 | -50.3% | +96.2% |
| 1991 | -12.8% | -74.6% |
| 1992 | -33.9% | +165.8% |
| 1993 | -32.2% | -5.1% |
| 1994 | -22.1% | -31.3% |
| 1995 | -6.8% | -69.4% |
| 1996 | 6.6% | -197.0% |
| 1997 | 92.6% | +1310.4% |
| 1998 | 20.5% | -77.9% |
| 1999 | 15.2% | -25.9% |
| 2000 | 19.7% | +29.6% |
| 2001 | 18.3% | -7.2% |
| 2002 | 29.4% | +60.8% |
| 2003 | -33.7% | -214.8% |
| 2004 | -6.8% | -79.8% |
| 2005 | 6.4% | -193.9% |
| 2006 | 5.4% | -15.0% |
| 2007 | 10.2% | +88.6% |
| 2008 | 5.1% | -50.7% |
| 2009 | 8.5% | +68.1% |
| 2010 | 6.5% | -22.9% |
| 2011 | 5.9% | -10.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.1% | -1.1% | 5.0% | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.1% | -6.2% | 3.8% | 10 |
| 1980s | -5.9% | -25.6% | -0.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.3% | -50.3% | 92.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.2% | -33.7% | 29.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.2% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 2 |
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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)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 22.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.2453 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 224.56 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 22.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 0.2453 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 224.56 current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 10.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.1662 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita, ppp annual growth in Liberia?
- Gdp per capita, ppp annual growth in Liberia was 5.9% in 2011, according to "World Bank, International Comparison Programme database. ".
- What is the highest gdp per capita, ppp annual growth recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 92.6% in 1997.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita, ppp annual growth recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was -50.3% in 1990.
- How does Liberia rank for gdp per capita, ppp annual growth?
- Liberia ranks 2nd out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is gdp per capita, ppp annual growth rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from "World Bank, International Comparison Programme database. ", published as part of GDP per capita, PPP annual growth (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual percentage growth rate of GDP per capita based on purchasing power parity (PPP). GDP per capita based on purchasing power parity (PPP). PPP GDP is gross domestic product converted to international dollars using purchasing power parity rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP as the U.S. dollar has in the United States. GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in constant 2000 international dollars.