Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Liberia
Liberia: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 2.3% in 2011. ▲ Rising
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Liberia, 2000–2011
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Liberia recorded 2.3% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.6% on the previous year and down 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Liberia peaked at 4.1% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1.9%, in 2002.
That places Liberia 183rd out of 202 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Liberia, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.5% | — |
| 2001 | 2.4% | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 1.9% | -21.2% |
| 2003 | 2.3% | +20.4% |
| 2004 | 4.0% | +78.4% |
| 2005 | 4.1% | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 4.1% | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 3.0% | -25.1% |
| 2009 | 2.8% | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 2.6% | -7.2% |
| 2011 | 2.3% | -12.6% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 2.3% is below the median for low income countries, which is 7.0%, 33% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 2.3% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.4%, 27% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.1% | 1.9% | 4.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 180 Greenland 2.7% compare
- 181 Antigua and Barbuda 2.4% compare
- 182 Aruba 2.4% compare
- 184 Isle of Man 2.0%
- 185 East Timor 1.9% compare
- 186 Guyana 1.9% 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 share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Liberia?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Liberia was 2.3% in 2011, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.1% in 2005.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.9% in 2002.
- How does Liberia rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Liberia ranks 183rd out of 202 countries with data for 2011.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.