Transport services in Liberia
Liberia: Transport services was 2.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Transport services in Liberia, 1979–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service exports, BoP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for transport services in Liberia is 2.0%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.0% on the previous year and down 63.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, transport services in Liberia peaked at 57.5% in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0.3%, in 2021.
That places Liberia 186th out of 198 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.
Transport services in Liberia, year by year
| Year | % of service exports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 29.4% | — |
| 1980 | 38.2% | +29.8% |
| 1981 | 43.5% | +13.9% |
| 1982 | 26.0% | -40.2% |
| 1983 | 34.5% | +32.9% |
| 1984 | 33.1% | -4.3% |
| 1985 | 24.6% | -25.7% |
| 1986 | 57.5% | +133.9% |
| 1987 | 52.4% | -8.9% |
| 2004 | 3.4% | -93.6% |
| 2005 | 5.2% | +54.7% |
| 2006 | 4.5% | -13.8% |
| 2007 | 5.8% | +30.3% |
| 2008 | 3.8% | -35.3% |
| 2009 | 5.5% | +44.8% |
| 2020 | 1.7% | -68.2% |
| 2021 | 0.3% | -83.1% |
| 2022 | 2.4% | +734.1% |
| 2023 | 2.1% | -16.1% |
| 2024 | 2.0% | -2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 29.4% | 29.4% | 29.4% | 1 |
| 1980s | 38.7% | 24.6% | 57.5% | 8 |
| 2000s | 4.7% | 3.4% | 5.8% | 6 |
| 2020s | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% | 5 |
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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 transport services in Liberia?
- Transport services in Liberia was 2.0% in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest transport services recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 57.5% in 1986.
- What is the lowest transport services recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3% in 2021.
- How does Liberia rank for transport services?
- Liberia ranks 186th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is transport services rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Transport services (% of service exports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Transport services covers the process of carriage of people and objects from one location to another as well as related supporting and auxiliary services. Also included are postal and courier services. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are services provided by residents to non-residents.