Liberia GDP (2026)

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Liberia’s economy draws heavily on its natural resources, with mining, agriculture, forestry, shipping, and trade playing prominent roles. Rubber, gold, iron ore, and agricultural commodities contribute to export earnings, while infrastructure investment remains important for future development. This page presents Liberia GDP figures, long-term economic trends, and the country’s outlook for 2026.

Liberia Live GDP
$3,458,031,464
GDP Added Today
$11,001,327
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
5.10%
vs 2025
• 0.00%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$964
vs 2025
▲ +$54
Global Rank (Nominal)
#173
of 218 countries
Years Covered
2000–2026
27 years

Liberia GDP Growth (2000–2026)

Annual real GDP growth rate (%)

Historical Highlights

2000–2026 GDP performance summary

Highest GDP $5.64B
Lowest GDP $713.00M
Average Growth 2.90%
2000–2026
Best Growth 13.10%
Weakest Growth -29.00%

Share of World GDP (2026)

Liberia 0.00%
United States 25.58%
China 16.47%
Germany 4.31%
Japan 3.46%
Rest of World 50.18%

Key Findings

Liberia's GDP in 2026 is $5.64B.

It ranks #173 among 218 countries.

Liberia contributes 0.00% to the world economy.

GDP per capita is $964 in 2026.

The economy recorded GDP growth of 5.10% in 2026.

Historical Data

Liberia GDP Historical Data (2000–2026)

2026 $5,642,000,000 5.10% $964 0.00% #170
2025 $5,216,000,000 5.10% $910 0.00% #161
2024 $4,778,000,000 4.00% $851 0.00% #166
2023 $4,390,000,000 4.60% $799 0.00% #170
2022 $3,974,000,000 4.80% $740 0.00% #172
2021 $3,509,000,000 5.00% $667 0.00% #174
2020 $3,037,000,000 -3.00% $590 0.00% #176
2019 $3,080,000,000 -2.50% $624 0.00% #177
2018 $3,264,000,000 1.20% $677 0.00% #173
2017 $3,321,000,000 2.50% $706 0.00% #172
2016 $3,256,000,000 -1.60% $710 0.00% #172
2015 $3,092,000,000 0.00% $691 0.00% #174
2014 $3,090,000,000 0.70% $709 0.00% #174
2013 $3,044,000,000 8.80% $717 0.00% #173
2012 $2,675,000,000 8.40% $647 0.00% #174
2011 $2,340,000,000 7.70% $583 0.00% #179
2010 $1,966,000,000 6.40% $505 0.00% #178
2009 $1,765,000,000 5.20% $470 0.00% #180
2008 $1,676,000,000 6.10% $464 0.00% #179
2007 $1,344,000,000 13.10% $388 0.00% #182
2006 $1,109,000,000 8.50% $333 0.00% #183
2005 $944,000,000 5.90% $293 0.00% #187
2004 $897,000,000 4.00% $286 0.00% #186
2003 $713,000,000 -29.00% $232 0.00% #187
2002 $943,000,000 4.40% $312 0.00% #177
2001 $904,000,000 2.80% $306 0.00% #175
2000 $863,000,000 0.00% $303 0.00% #177

Liberia GDP Projections (IMF)

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Year GDP Nominal (Current USD) GDP Growth Rate (%) GDP Per Capita (USD) World Share (%) Global Rank
2027 $6,053,000,000 5.40% $1,011 0.00% #155
2028 $6,469,000,000 5.60% $1,057 0.00% #155
2029 $6,919,000,000 5.60% $1,108 0.00% #155
2030 $7,416,000,000 5.60% $1,165 0.00% #154
2031 $7,976,000,000 5.50% $1,230 0.01% #154

Liberia Economy Overview

Liberia's economic structure is strongly influenced by mining, agriculture, forestry, maritime activities, and international trade. Iron ore and gold are major mineral exports, while rubber plantations have historically been an important source of employment and foreign earnings. Palm oil, cocoa, coffee, and rice contribute to agricultural production. The country's internationally prominent shipping registry connects Liberia to the global maritime industry. Retail, construction, telecommunications, transportation, and financial services support domestic commerce. Improvements to electricity, roads, ports, and agricultural processing remain important for developing local industries and reducing reliance on raw commodity exports.

Liberia GDP Outlook

Liberia’s future growth will depend on mining investment, agricultural productivity, infrastructure upgrades, and improved access to electricity. Iron ore, gold, rubber, palm oil, and forestry could continue supporting exports, while local processing may create more value within the economy. Development of roads, ports, and power networks would help private-sector expansion. Commodity dependence, weak institutions, debt pressures, infrastructure gaps, and vulnerability to global price swings remain major risks.