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Questions on the economy of Liberia
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What is the GDP of Liberia?
5.2 bn$ in 2025 (IMF, current dollars): no. 43 of 53 African economies.
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What is the economic growth of Liberia?
Real GDP growth of +5.1 % in 2025 (IMF estimate). The IMF projects +5.5 % for 2026.
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What GDP does the IMF project for Liberia in 2030?
7.5 bn$ in 2030 according to the IMF projections, against 5.2 bn$ in 2025: real growth of 5.4 % a year on average.
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Is Liberia a rich country?
GDP per capita of 910 $ in 2025, below the African median (1,768 $): no. 42 of 53 in Africa per person (IMF).
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How many people live in Liberia?
5.7 M inhabitants in 2025 (IMF): no. 37 in Africa by population.
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What is the inflation rate in Liberia?
8.3 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF). Projection for 2026: 5.9 %.
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Is Liberia highly indebted?
Public debt of 55.1 % of GDP in 2025, against a median of 53.2 % in Africa: no. 25 of 52 from the most indebted (IMF).
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Is Liberia in default?
No rating agency rates it; the IMF and the World Bank put its risk of debt distress at « moderate » (7 Nov 2025).
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What is the currency of Liberia?
Its currency: Liberian dollar (LRD).
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What does Liberia export?
In 2024, mostly: Gold, diamonds and precious metals (37.8 %), Ships (20.1 %), Ores (iron, copper, cobalt, manganese…) (12.4 %). First client: Switzerland (CEPII, BACI).
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Which economic communities is Liberia part of?
ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States).
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What share of the population of Liberia has electricity?
34.9 % of the population in 2024 (World Bank).
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Answers written from the latest figures of the IMF, the World Bank, CEPII, the rating agencies and the IMF-World Bank debt analyses. Method and sources