Terms of trade in Liberia
Liberia: Terms of trade was 39.04 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Terms of trade in Liberia, 2000–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in goods and services, 2000 = 100.
Analysis
The most recent figure for terms of trade in Liberia is 39.04 goods and services, 2000 = 100, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 32.0% on the previous year and down 66.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade in Liberia peaked at 236.65 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 23.92 goods and services, 2000 = 100, in 2009.
That places Liberia 41st out of 41 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terms of trade in Liberia, year by year
| Year | goods and services, 2000 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 100 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | — |
| 2001 | 117.26 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +17.3% |
| 2002 | 148.11 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +26.3% |
| 2003 | 236.65 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +59.8% |
| 2004 | 41.19 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -82.6% |
| 2005 | 34.63 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -15.9% |
| 2006 | 25.44 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -26.5% |
| 2007 | 31.35 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +23.2% |
| 2008 | 27.67 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -11.7% |
| 2009 | 23.92 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -13.6% |
| 2010 | 29.56 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +23.6% |
| 2011 | 39.04 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +32.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 78.62 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 23.92 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 236.65 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.3 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 29.56 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 39.04 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 2 |
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)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 22.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.2453 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 224.56 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 22.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 0.2453 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 224.56 current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 10.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.1662 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade in Liberia?
- Terms of trade in Liberia was 39.04 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest terms of trade recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 236.65 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 2003.
- What is the lowest terms of trade recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.92 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 2009.
- How does Liberia rank for terms of trade?
- Liberia ranks 41st out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is terms of trade rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Terms of trade (goods and services, 2000 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The terms of trade index shows the national accounts exports price index divided by the imports price index, with 2000 equaling 100.