Exports of commodity 1 (current US$) in Liberia
Liberia: Exports of commodity 1 (current US$) was 206.80 million current US$ in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Exports of commodity 1 in Liberia, 1971–2008
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2008, exports of commodity 1 in Liberia stood at 206.80 million current US$.
That represents a change of up 12.4% on the previous year and up 524.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 1 in Liberia peaked at 328.70 million current US$ in 1976 and was at its lowest, 19.70 million current US$, in 2004.
That places Liberia 27th out of 50 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of commodity 1 (current US$) in Liberia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 160.60 million current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 182.70 million current US$ | +13.8% |
| 1973 | 196.70 million current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1974 | 262.20 million current US$ | +33.3% |
| 1975 | 293.60 million current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1976 | 328.70 million current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1977 | 273.50 million current US$ | -16.8% |
| 1978 | 274.40 million current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1979 | 290.00 million current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1980 | 310.20 million current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1981 | 325.40 million current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1999 | 33.10 million current US$ | -89.8% |
| 2000 | 57.10 million current US$ | +72.5% |
| 2001 | 54.00 million current US$ | -5.4% |
| 2002 | 59.20 million current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2003 | 39.30 million current US$ | -33.6% |
| 2004 | 19.70 million current US$ | -49.9% |
| 2005 | 19.70 million current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 150.20 million current US$ | +662.4% |
| 2007 | 184.00 million current US$ | +22.5% |
| 2008 | 206.80 million current US$ | +12.4% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 206.80 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 196.16 million current US$, 1.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 206.80 million current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 127.86 million current US$, 1.6× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports of commodity 1 (current US$) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +662.4% | 19.70 million current US$ | 150.20 million current US$ |
| 1999 | -89.8% | 325.40 million current US$ | 33.10 million current US$ |
| 2000 | +72.5% | 33.10 million current US$ | 57.10 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 251.38 million current US$ | 160.60 million current US$ | 328.70 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 317.80 million current US$ | 310.20 million current US$ | 325.40 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1990s | 33.10 million current US$ | 33.10 million current US$ | 33.10 million current US$ | 1 |
| 2000s | 87.78 million current US$ | 19.70 million current US$ | 206.80 million current US$ | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 1 in Liberia?
- Exports of commodity 1 in Liberia was 206.80 million current US$ in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 1 recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 328.70 million current US$ in 1976.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 1 recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.70 million current US$ in 2004.
- How does Liberia rank for exports of commodity 1?
- Liberia ranks 27th out of 50 countries with data for 2008.
- Is exports of commodity 1 rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 524.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Exports of commodity 1 (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of commodity 1 in current US dollars and fob basis.