Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Liberia
Liberia: Share of central government spending funded by taxes was 74.6% in 2013. ▼ Falling
Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Liberia, 2005–2013
Source: International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of central government spending funded by taxes in Liberia is 74.6%, measured in 2013.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 22.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of central government spending funded by taxes in Liberia peaked at 121.9% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 69.5%, in 2011.
That places Liberia 26th out of 174 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the top quarter.
Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Liberia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 96.2% | — |
| 2006 | 121.9% | +26.7% |
| 2007 | 113.6% | -6.8% |
| 2008 | 84.4% | -25.7% |
| 2010 | 75.3% | -10.8% |
| 2011 | 69.5% | -7.7% |
| 2012 | 74.2% | +6.7% |
| 2013 | 74.6% | +0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 104.0% | 84.4% | 121.9% | 4 |
| 2010s | 73.4% | 69.5% | 75.3% | 4 |
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)
- 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 central government spending funded by taxes in Liberia?
- Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Liberia was 74.6% in 2013, according to International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of central government spending funded by taxes recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 121.9% in 2006.
- What is the lowest share of central government spending funded by taxes recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 69.5% in 2011.
- How does Liberia rank for share of central government spending funded by taxes?
- Liberia ranks 26th out of 174 countries with data for 2013.
- Is share of central government spending funded by taxes rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of central government spending funded by taxes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Spending refers to the budgetary central government which includes the core institutions of the national government. Funds only include taxes; Fines, penalties, and most social security contributions are excluded.