Liberia GDP Per Capita (2026)
Liberia has a developing West African economy supported by mining, agriculture, rubber, forestry, shipping-related services, trade, and construction. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic production compares with population and helps track changes in output per resident. Explore Liberia’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, development patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$964
Est. in USD
World Rank
#179
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+5.9%
+$54
Africa Rank
#42
Out of 54 countries
1. Liberia GDP Per Capita in 2026
Liberia’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across mining, agriculture, forestry, services, and trade. Iron ore, gold, rubber, and other resources contribute to national output. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure that helps compare Liberia with economies of different sizes and stages of development.
2. Liberia GDP Per Capita Growth (2000–2026)
3. Liberia GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $964 | +5.9% |
| 2025 | $910 | +6.9% |
| 2024 | $851 | +6.5% |
| 2023 | $799 | +8.0% |
| 2022 | $740 | +10.9% |
| 2021 | $667 | +13.1% |
| 2020 | $590 | -5.4% |
| 2019 | $624 | -7.8% |
| 2018 | $677 | -4.1% |
| 2017 | $706 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | $710 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | $691 | -2.5% |
| 2014 | $709 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | $717 | +10.8% |
| 2012 | $647 | +11.0% |
| 2011 | $583 | +15.4% |
| 2010 | $505 | +7.4% |
| 2009 | $470 | +1.3% |
| 2008 | $464 | +19.6% |
| 2007 | $388 | +16.5% |
| 2006 | $333 | +13.7% |
| 2005 | $293 | +2.4% |
| 2004 | $286 | +23.3% |
| 2003 | $232 | -25.6% |
| 2002 | $312 | +2.0% |
| 2001 | $306 | +1.0% |
| 2000 | $303 | — |
4. Liberia GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+5.9%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+44.5%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+35.8%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+189.5%
(2006 to 2026)
Liberia’s GDP per capita can be influenced by commodity prices, mining activity, agricultural output, inflation, investment, population growth, and external demand. Economic shocks and changes in resource production can affect annual performance significantly. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through periods of recovery, expansion, and adjustment.
5. Liberia GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Liberia
$964
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Liberia’s GDP per capita is approximately
70.8%
below the
Africa average
and
96.2%
below the world average.
6. Liberia GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #39 | Rwanda | $1,198 |
| #40 | DR Congo | $1,122 |
| #41 | Ethiopia | $1,081 |
| #42 | Liberia | $964 |
| #43 | Gambia | $953 |
| #44 | Sierra Leone | $919 |
| #45 | Sudan | $864 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Liberia
Liberia GDP (Nominal)
$5.6 Billion
(2026)
Liberia GDP Per Capita
$964
(2026)
Liberia’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights the resource base and overall size of the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of economic production. Both indicators together offer complementary views of development.
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8. Liberia GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $1,011 | +4.9% |
| 2028 | $1,057 | +4.5% |
| 2029 | $1,108 | +4.8% |
| 2030 | $1,165 | +5.1% |
Liberia GDP per capita is projected to reach $1,165 by 2030, representing a 20.9% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Liberia GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Liberia GDP per capita is estimated at $964 in 2026.
It ranks #179 globally and #42 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 5.9% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 44.5%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 35.8%.
It is approximately 70.8% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 96.2% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $1,165 by 2030, 20.9% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Liberia GDP Per Capita FAQs
Liberia GDP per capita is estimated at $964 in 2026.
Liberia ranks #179 globally and #42 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 5.9% compared with 2025.
Liberia GDP per capita was approximately $691 in 2015.
Liberia GDP per capita is approximately 70.8% below the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.