Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre in Liberia
Liberia: Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre was 4,583 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4,583 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 26.4%
World rank
160th
of 180 countries
All-time high
7,276 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre
in 2021
All-time low
2.78 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre
in 2000
Years of data
49
1974–2023
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre in Liberia, 1974–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre in Liberia is 4,583 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 26.4% on the previous year and down 25.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre in Liberia peaked at 7,276 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.78 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre, in 2000.
That places Liberia 160th out of 180 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre in Liberia, year by year
| Year | includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 194.34 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1975 | 199.22 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1976 | 178.26 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -10.5% |
| 1977 | 283.9 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +59.3% |
| 1978 | 187.1 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -34.1% |
| 1979 | 570.79 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +205.1% |
| 1980 | 56.58 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -90.1% |
| 1981 | 86.55 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +53.0% |
| 1982 | 67.2 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -22.4% |
| 1983 | 211.75 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +215.1% |
| 1984 | 36.09 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -83.0% |
| 1985 | 15.76 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -56.3% |
| 1986 | 27.62 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +75.3% |
| 1987 | 5.29 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -80.8% |
| 1988 | 3.95 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -25.4% |
| 1989 | 81.77 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +1970.7% |
| 1991 | 13.58 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -83.4% |
| 1992 | 10.15 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -25.3% |
| 1993 | 24.53 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +141.7% |
| 1994 | 52.63 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +114.6% |
| 1995 | 291.62 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +454.1% |
| 1996 | 3.91 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -98.7% |
| 1997 | 4.36 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +11.6% |
| 1998 | 6.4 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +46.8% |
| 1999 | 4.48 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -30.1% |
| 2000 | 2.78 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -37.9% |
| 2001 | 4.99 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +79.4% |
| 2002 | 34.24 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +586.8% |
| 2003 | 76.59 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +123.6% |
| 2004 | 194.59 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +154.1% |
| 2005 | 263.66 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +35.5% |
| 2006 | 747.4 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +183.5% |
| 2007 | 1,239 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +65.8% |
| 2008 | 1,670 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +34.8% |
| 2009 | 3,867 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +131.5% |
| 2010 | 4,589 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +18.7% |
| 2011 | 5,262 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +14.7% |
| 2012 | 5,961 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +13.3% |
| 2013 | 6,123 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 5,181 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -15.4% |
| 2015 | 5,822 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +12.4% |
| 2016 | 6,084 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 6,084 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 3,448 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -43.3% |
| 2019 | 3,084 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -10.6% |
| 2020 | 3,540 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 2021 | 7,276 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +105.5% |
| 2022 | 6,226 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -14.4% |
| 2023 | 4,583 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -26.4% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 4,583 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre is above the median for low income countries, which is 4,021 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre, 1.1× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 4,583 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,587 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre, 70% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre in Liberia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +1970.7% | 3.95 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 81.77 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre |
| 2002 | +586.8% | 4.99 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 34.24 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre |
| 1995 | +454.1% | 52.63 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 291.62 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 268.93 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 178.26 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 570.79 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 6 |
| 1980s | 59.26 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 3.95 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 211.75 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 45.74 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 3.91 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 291.62 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 2000s | 810.04 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 2.78 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 3,867 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,164 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 3,084 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 6,123 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,406 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 3,540 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 7,276 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 157 Gabon 5,617 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 158 Iran 4,719 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 159 Mozambique 4,625 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 161 Madagascar 4,524 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 162 Zambia 4,269 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 163 Guyana 4,240 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre 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$), annual growth rate -7.86 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre in Liberia?
- Total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre in Liberia was 4,583 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 7,276 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 2021.
- What is the lowest total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.78 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 2000.
- How does Liberia rank for total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre?
- Liberia ranks 160th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Total reserves International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.