Food imports (current US$) in Liberia
Liberia: Food imports (current US$) was 171.60 million current US$ in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Food imports in Liberia, 1971–2008
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Liberia recorded 171.60 million current US$ for food imports in 2008. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 31.1% on the previous year and up 217.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Liberia peaked at 171.60 million current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 24.40 million current US$, in 1971.
That places Liberia 28th out of 47 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports (current US$) in Liberia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 24.40 million current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 25.50 million current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1973 | 30.20 million current US$ | +18.4% |
| 1974 | 38.40 million current US$ | +27.2% |
| 1975 | 38.60 million current US$ | +0.5% |
| 1976 | 41.90 million current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1977 | 56.80 million current US$ | +35.6% |
| 1978 | 66.90 million current US$ | +17.8% |
| 1979 | 77.40 million current US$ | +15.7% |
| 1980 | 86.00 million current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1981 | 93.80 million current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1999 | 54.00 million current US$ | -42.4% |
| 2000 | 53.90 million current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 57.62 million current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2002 | 74.32 million current US$ | +29.0% |
| 2003 | 81.25 million current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 91.73 million current US$ | +12.9% |
| 2005 | 105.14 million current US$ | +14.6% |
| 2006 | 116.98 million current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2007 | 130.89 million current US$ | +11.9% |
| 2008 | 171.60 million current US$ | +31.1% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 171.60 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 174.60 million current US$, 98% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 171.60 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 212.26 million current US$, 81% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Food imports (current US$) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | -42.4% | 93.80 million current US$ | 54.00 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 44.46 million current US$ | 24.40 million current US$ | 77.40 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 89.90 million current US$ | 86.00 million current US$ | 93.80 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1990s | 54.00 million current US$ | 54.00 million current US$ | 54.00 million current US$ | 1 |
| 2000s | 98.16 million current US$ | 53.90 million current US$ | 171.60 million current US$ | 9 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 25 Niger 216.90 million current US$ compare
- 26 Rwanda 207.63 million current US$ compare
- 27 Burkina Faso 177.59 million current US$ compare
- 29 Madagascar 163.48 million current US$ compare
- 30 Seychelles 146.80 million current US$ compare
- 31 Djibouti 145.33 million current US$ compare
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 5.72 units per person (2023)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Liberia?
- Food imports in Liberia was 171.60 million current US$ in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 171.60 million current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.40 million current US$ in 1971.
- How does Liberia rank for food imports?
- Liberia ranks 28th out of 47 countries with data for 2008.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 217.8%. 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 Food imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Food imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in current US dollars.