GDP, PPP (constant 2021 international $), per unit of GDP in Liberia
Liberia: GDP, PPP (constant 2021 international $), per unit of GDP was 1.85 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
GDP, PPP (constant 2021 international $), per unit of GDP in Liberia, 1990–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp, ppp (constant 2021 international $), per unit of gdp in Liberia is 1.85 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of down 4.3% on the previous year and down 25.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp, ppp (constant 2021 international $), per unit of gdp in Liberia peaked at 10.8 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.85 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP, in 2025.
Liberia ranks 102nd of 200 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.
GDP, PPP (constant 2021 international $), per unit of GDP in Liberia, year by year
| Year | constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10.8 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1991 | 10.23 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 1992 | 10.34 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 9.66 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 1994 | 9.17 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -5.1% |
| 1995 | 8.61 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 1996 | 8.16 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 1997 | 9.07 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | +11.1% |
| 1998 | 9.72 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | +7.1% |
| 1999 | 9.63 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 6.26 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -35.0% |
| 2001 | 6.21 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 6.3 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 5.46 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -13.4% |
| 2004 | 4.67 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -14.4% |
| 2005 | 4.65 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 4.26 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 2007 | 3.8 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -10.7% |
| 2008 | 3.24 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -14.8% |
| 2009 | 3.33 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 3.13 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 2011 | 2.82 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -9.8% |
| 2012 | 2.61 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -7.2% |
| 2013 | 2.5 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 2014 | 2.48 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 2.47 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 2.31 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 2017 | 2.38 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 2.38 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 2.39 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 2.43 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 2.3 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -5.1% |
| 2022 | 2.12 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -8.0% |
| 2023 | 2.02 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 1.93 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 2025 | 1.85 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 1.85 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.47 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP, 75% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 1.85 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.41 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP, 77% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.54 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | 8.16 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | 10.8 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.82 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | 3.24 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | 6.3 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.55 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | 2.31 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | 3.13 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.11 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | 1.85 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | 2.43 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 99 Honduras 1.87 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP compare
- 100 Brazil 1.87 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP compare
- 101 Argentina 1.87 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP compare
- 103 Djibouti 1.85 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP compare
- 104 Zimbabwe 1.83 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP compare
- 105 Saudi Arabia 1.83 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP 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 gdp, ppp (constant 2021 international $), per unit of gdp in Liberia?
- Gdp, ppp (constant 2021 international $), per unit of gdp in Liberia was 1.85 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp, ppp (constant 2021 international $), per unit of gdp recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 10.8 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP in 1990.
- What is the lowest gdp, ppp (constant 2021 international $), per unit of gdp recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.85 constant 2021 international $ per US$ of GDP in 2025.
- How does Liberia rank for gdp, ppp (constant 2021 international $), per unit of gdp?
- Liberia ranks 102nd out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp, ppp (constant 2021 international $), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP, PPP (constant 2021 international $), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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GDP, PPP (constant 2021 international $) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
GDP, PPP (constant 2021 international $) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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GDP, PPP (constant 2021 international $) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.