Share of imports by region of origin in Liberia
Liberia: Share of imports by region of origin was 88.23 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of imports by region of origin in Liberia, 1959–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of imports by region of origin in Liberia is 88.23 million current US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 6.8% on the previous year and down 14.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in Liberia peaked at 202.07 million current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 11.22 million current US$, in 1986.
That places Liberia 169th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in Liberia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 20.30 million current US$ | — |
| 1966 | 51.70 million current US$ | +154.7% |
| 1967 | 55.81 million current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1968 | 45.45 million current US$ | -18.6% |
| 1969 | 39.60 million current US$ | -12.9% |
| 1970 | 49.50 million current US$ | +25.0% |
| 1971 | 53.30 million current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1972 | 55.26 million current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1973 | 56.27 million current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1974 | 84.17 million current US$ | +49.6% |
| 1975 | 108.05 million current US$ | +28.4% |
| 1976 | 119.95 million current US$ | +11.0% |
| 1977 | 124.07 million current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1978 | 124.53 million current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1979 | 144.47 million current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1980 | 124.02 million current US$ | -14.2% |
| 1981 | 151.59 million current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1982 | 120.03 million current US$ | -20.8% |
| 1983 | 121.86 million current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 83.14 million current US$ | -31.8% |
| 1985 | 65.11 million current US$ | -21.7% |
| 1986 | 11.22 million current US$ | -82.8% |
| 1987 | 13.41 million current US$ | +19.5% |
| 1988 | 63.04 million current US$ | +370.2% |
| 1989 | 12.24 million current US$ | -80.6% |
| 1990 | 67.97 million current US$ | +455.1% |
| 1991 | 63.79 million current US$ | -6.2% |
| 1992 | 43.38 million current US$ | -32.0% |
| 1993 | 24.32 million current US$ | -43.9% |
| 1994 | 53.62 million current US$ | +120.5% |
| 1995 | 52.15 million current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1996 | 80.90 million current US$ | +55.1% |
| 1997 | 54.33 million current US$ | -32.9% |
| 1998 | 57.43 million current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1999 | 68.60 million current US$ | +19.4% |
| 2000 | 81.02 million current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2001 | 41.13 million current US$ | -49.2% |
| 2002 | 33.40 million current US$ | -18.8% |
| 2003 | 41.46 million current US$ | +24.1% |
| 2004 | 33.33 million current US$ | -19.6% |
| 2005 | 33.65 million current US$ | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 29.71 million current US$ | -11.7% |
| 2007 | 42.37 million current US$ | +42.6% |
| 2008 | 52.93 million current US$ | +24.9% |
| 2009 | 45.04 million current US$ | -14.9% |
| 2010 | 143.34 million current US$ | +218.2% |
| 2011 | 202.07 million current US$ | +41.0% |
| 2012 | 123.31 million current US$ | -39.0% |
| 2013 | 114.67 million current US$ | -7.0% |
| 2014 | 102.57 million current US$ | -10.6% |
| 2015 | 79.32 million current US$ | -22.7% |
| 2016 | 165.38 million current US$ | +108.5% |
| 2017 | 102.92 million current US$ | -37.8% |
| 2018 | 87.37 million current US$ | -15.1% |
| 2019 | 76.25 million current US$ | -12.7% |
| 2020 | 84.37 million current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2021 | 86.99 million current US$ | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 71.94 million current US$ | -17.3% |
| 2023 | 94.63 million current US$ | +31.5% |
| 2024 | 88.23 million current US$ | -6.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 20.30 million current US$ | 20.30 million current US$ | 20.30 million current US$ | 1 |
| 1960s | 48.14 million current US$ | 39.60 million current US$ | 55.81 million current US$ | 4 |
| 1970s | 91.96 million current US$ | 49.50 million current US$ | 144.47 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 76.57 million current US$ | 11.22 million current US$ | 151.59 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 56.65 million current US$ | 24.32 million current US$ | 80.90 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 43.40 million current US$ | 29.71 million current US$ | 81.02 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 119.72 million current US$ | 76.25 million current US$ | 202.07 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 85.23 million current US$ | 71.94 million current US$ | 94.63 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 166 Sudan 97.64 million current US$ compare
- 167 Papua New Guinea 93.03 million current US$ compare
- 168 Togo 90.91 million current US$ compare
- 170 San Marino 84.83 million current US$ compare
- 171 French Polynesia 82.92 million current US$ compare
- 172 Montenegro 67.62 million current US$ 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)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 5.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 0.3265 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 298.89 current LCU per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 2.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.2899 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 265.33 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant LCU) 2.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant LCU), per 0.292 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in Liberia?
- Share of imports by region of origin in Liberia was 88.23 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 202.07 million current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.22 million current US$ in 1986.
- How does Liberia rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- Liberia ranks 169th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.