Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Liberia
Liberia: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) was 5.10 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Liberia, 2000–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Liberia stood at 5.10 billion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is up 7.6% on the previous year and up 62.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Liberia peaked at 5.10 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 749.40 million current LCU, in 2003.
That places Liberia 190th out of 207 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Liberia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 874.02 million current LCU | — |
| 2001 | 906.96 million current LCU | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 928.38 million current LCU | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 749.40 million current LCU | -19.3% |
| 2004 | 896.55 million current LCU | +19.6% |
| 2005 | 948.79 million current LCU | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 1.14 billion current LCU | +20.1% |
| 2007 | 1.40 billion current LCU | +22.9% |
| 2008 | 1.73 billion current LCU | +23.2% |
| 2009 | 1.77 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 1.87 billion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 2.24 billion current LCU | +20.2% |
| 2012 | 2.37 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 2.93 billion current LCU | +23.4% |
| 2014 | 3.07 billion current LCU | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 3.14 billion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 3.25 billion current LCU | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 3.24 billion current LCU | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 3.26 billion current LCU | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 3.15 billion current LCU | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 3.02 billion current LCU | -4.1% |
| 2021 | 3.34 billion current LCU | +10.6% |
| 2022 | 3.77 billion current LCU | +13.1% |
| 2023 | 4.32 billion current LCU | +14.6% |
| 2024 | 4.74 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 2025 | 5.10 billion current LCU | +7.6% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 5.10 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 12.27 trillion current LCU, 0% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 5.10 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 7.39 trillion current LCU, 0% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.13 billion current LCU | 749.40 million current LCU | 1.77 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.85 billion current LCU | 1.87 billion current LCU | 3.26 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.05 billion current LCU | 3.02 billion current LCU | 5.10 billion current LCU | 6 |
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 gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Liberia?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Liberia was 5.10 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.10 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 749.40 million current LCU in 2003.
- How does Liberia rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva)?
- Liberia ranks 190th out of 207 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross value added at basic prices reflects the price of products receivable by the producer exclusive of taxes payable on products and inclusive of subsidies receivable on products, less intermediate consumption valued at purchasers' prices. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.