Forest products exports (FAO, current US$) in Liberia
Liberia: Forest products exports (FAO, current US$) was 34.55 million FAO, current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
34.55 million FAO, current US$
Change on year
up 516.2%
World rank
19th
of 53 countries
All-time high
333.49 million FAO, current US$
in 2002
All-time low
28,000 FAO, current US$
in 2007
Years of data
48
1961–2011
Forest products exports in Liberia, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for forest products exports in Liberia is 34.55 million FAO, current US$, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 516.2% on the previous year and down 84.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, forest products exports in Liberia peaked at 333.49 million FAO, current US$ in 2002 and was at its lowest, 28,000 FAO, current US$, in 2007.
Liberia ranks 19th of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Forest products exports (FAO, current US$) in Liberia, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 374,000 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 93,000 FAO, current US$ | -75.1% |
| 1963 | 476,000 FAO, current US$ | +411.8% |
| 1964 | 400,000 FAO, current US$ | -16.0% |
| 1965 | 387,000 FAO, current US$ | -3.2% |
| 1966 | 559,000 FAO, current US$ | +44.4% |
| 1967 | 551,000 FAO, current US$ | -1.4% |
| 1968 | 1.46 million FAO, current US$ | +165.0% |
| 1969 | 6.94 million FAO, current US$ | +375.3% |
| 1970 | 7.06 million FAO, current US$ | +1.7% |
| 1971 | 10.04 million FAO, current US$ | +42.3% |
| 1972 | 11.36 million FAO, current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1973 | 16.80 million FAO, current US$ | +47.9% |
| 1974 | 17.72 million FAO, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1975 | 16.00 million FAO, current US$ | -9.7% |
| 1976 | 33.86 million FAO, current US$ | +111.6% |
| 1977 | 29.32 million FAO, current US$ | -13.4% |
| 1978 | 56.30 million FAO, current US$ | +92.0% |
| 1979 | 76.10 million FAO, current US$ | +35.2% |
| 1980 | 96.19 million FAO, current US$ | +26.4% |
| 1981 | 53.88 million FAO, current US$ | -44.0% |
| 1982 | 41.59 million FAO, current US$ | -22.8% |
| 1983 | 31.12 million FAO, current US$ | -25.2% |
| 1984 | 23.72 million FAO, current US$ | -23.8% |
| 1985 | 35.12 million FAO, current US$ | +48.1% |
| 1986 | 51.11 million FAO, current US$ | +45.5% |
| 1987 | 36.03 million FAO, current US$ | -29.5% |
| 1988 | 93.73 million FAO, current US$ | +160.2% |
| 1989 | 78.26 million FAO, current US$ | -16.5% |
| 1990 | 152.08 million FAO, current US$ | +94.3% |
| 1991 | 53.63 million FAO, current US$ | -64.7% |
| 1992 | 69.92 million FAO, current US$ | +30.4% |
| 1993 | 21.67 million FAO, current US$ | -69.0% |
| 1994 | 4.07 million FAO, current US$ | -81.2% |
| 1995 | 8.07 million FAO, current US$ | +98.4% |
| 1996 | 15.43 million FAO, current US$ | +91.3% |
| 1997 | 7.74 million FAO, current US$ | -49.8% |
| 1998 | 12.96 million FAO, current US$ | +67.4% |
| 1999 | 24.49 million FAO, current US$ | +89.0% |
| 2000 | 213.85 million FAO, current US$ | +773.1% |
| 2001 | 228.34 million FAO, current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2002 | 333.49 million FAO, current US$ | +46.1% |
| 2003 | 178.06 million FAO, current US$ | -46.6% |
| 2007 | 28,000 FAO, current US$ | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 338,000 FAO, current US$ | +1107.1% |
| 2009 | 5.40 million FAO, current US$ | +1497.9% |
| 2010 | 5.61 million FAO, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 34.55 million FAO, current US$ | +516.2% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 34.55 million FAO, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 6.67 million FAO, current US$, 5.2× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 34.55 million FAO, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.22 million FAO, current US$, 3.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Forest products exports (FAO, current US$) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +1497.9% | 338,000 FAO, current US$ | 5.40 million FAO, current US$ |
| 2008 | +1107.1% | 28,000 FAO, current US$ | 338,000 FAO, current US$ |
| 2000 | +773.1% | 24.49 million FAO, current US$ | 213.85 million FAO, current US$ |
| 2011 | +516.2% | 5.61 million FAO, current US$ | 34.55 million FAO, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.25 million FAO, current US$ | 93,000 FAO, current US$ | 6.94 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 27.46 million FAO, current US$ | 7.06 million FAO, current US$ | 76.10 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 54.08 million FAO, current US$ | 23.72 million FAO, current US$ | 96.19 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 37.01 million FAO, current US$ | 4.07 million FAO, current US$ | 152.08 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 137.07 million FAO, current US$ | 28,000 FAO, current US$ | 333.49 million FAO, current US$ | 7 |
| 2010s | 20.08 million FAO, current US$ | 5.61 million FAO, current US$ | 34.55 million FAO, current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is forest products exports in Liberia?
- Forest products exports in Liberia was 34.55 million FAO, current US$ in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest forest products exports recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 333.49 million FAO, current US$ in 2002.
- What is the lowest forest products exports recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 28,000 FAO, current US$ in 2007.
- How does Liberia rank for forest products exports?
- Liberia ranks 19th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is forest products exports rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Forest products exports (FAO, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Forest products exports. Data are in current U.S. dollars.