Goods imports (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Liberia
Liberia: Goods imports (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate was -20.96 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Goods imports (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Liberia, 1980–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, goods imports (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Liberia stood at -20.96 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 183.2% on the previous year and down 139.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods imports (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Liberia peaked at 87.95 % change on previous year in 2011 and was at its lowest, -23.3 % change on previous year, in 2009.
Liberia ranks 195th of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goods imports (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Liberia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 4.48 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | -11.32 % change on previous year | -352.6% |
| 1982 | -7.95 % change on previous year | -29.8% |
| 1983 | -3.95 % change on previous year | -50.4% |
| 1984 | -13.18 % change on previous year | +234.0% |
| 1985 | -18.93 % change on previous year | +43.6% |
| 1986 | -1.9 % change on previous year | -90.0% |
| 1987 | 20.44 % change on previous year | -1178.4% |
| 2005 | 9.85 % change on previous year | -51.8% |
| 2006 | 43.97 % change on previous year | +346.2% |
| 2007 | 13.01 % change on previous year | -70.4% |
| 2008 | 46.2 % change on previous year | +255.0% |
| 2009 | -23.3 % change on previous year | -150.4% |
| 2010 | -7.79 % change on previous year | -66.5% |
| 2011 | 87.95 % change on previous year | -1228.5% |
| 2012 | 36.48 % change on previous year | -58.5% |
| 2013 | -10.14 % change on previous year | -127.8% |
| 2014 | 52.9 % change on previous year | -621.9% |
| 2015 | -14.6 % change on previous year | -127.6% |
| 2016 | -22.58 % change on previous year | +54.6% |
| 2017 | -16.92 % change on previous year | -25.0% |
| 2018 | 4.33 % change on previous year | -125.6% |
| 2019 | -10.31 % change on previous year | -337.8% |
| 2020 | 6.87 % change on previous year | -166.6% |
| 2021 | 34.04 % change on previous year | +395.6% |
| 2022 | 14.21 % change on previous year | -58.3% |
| 2023 | 25.21 % change on previous year | +77.4% |
| 2024 | -20.96 % change on previous year | -183.2% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's -20.96 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.95 % change on previous year. (23 countries reporting)
- Liberia's -20.96 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.73 % change on previous year. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -4.04 % change on previous year | -18.93 % change on previous year | 20.44 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 17.95 % change on previous year | -23.3 % change on previous year | 46.2 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | 9.93 % change on previous year | -22.58 % change on previous year | 87.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.87 % change on previous year | -20.96 % change on previous year | 34.04 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 192 Sao Tome and Principe -15.14 % change on previous year compare
- 193 Central African Republic -17.42 % change on previous year compare
- 194 Gabon -17.67 % change on previous year compare
- 196 Niger -22.63 % change on previous year compare
- 197 Armenia -24.83 % change on previous year compare
- 198 South Sudan -44.3 % change on previous year 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$), annual growth rate -7.86 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods imports (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Liberia?
- Goods imports (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Liberia was -20.96 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest goods imports (bop, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 87.95 % change on previous year in 2011.
- What is the lowest goods imports (bop, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was -23.3 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Liberia rank for goods imports (bop, current us$), annual growth rate?
- Liberia ranks 195th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is goods imports (bop, current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 139.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Goods imports (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Goods imports (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Goods imports Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Goods imports (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.