Forest products imports (FAO, current US$) in Liberia
Liberia: Forest products imports (FAO, current US$) was 4.25 million FAO, current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
4.25 million FAO, current US$
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
43rd
of 53 countries
All-time high
5.87 million FAO, current US$
in 1983
All-time low
0 FAO, current US$
in 1961
Years of data
48
1961–2011
Forest products imports in Liberia, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, forest products imports in Liberia stood at 4.25 million FAO, current US$.
The figure is up 1,022.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, forest products imports in Liberia peaked at 5.87 million FAO, current US$ in 1983 and was at its lowest, 0 FAO, current US$, in 1961.
That places Liberia 43rd out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Forest products imports (FAO, current US$) in Liberia, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1965 | 1.18 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1966 | 754,000 FAO, current US$ | -36.1% |
| 1967 | 841,000 FAO, current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1968 | 860,000 FAO, current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1969 | 770,000 FAO, current US$ | -10.5% |
| 1970 | 379,000 FAO, current US$ | -50.8% |
| 1971 | 516,000 FAO, current US$ | +36.1% |
| 1972 | 612,000 FAO, current US$ | +18.6% |
| 1973 | 811,000 FAO, current US$ | +32.5% |
| 1974 | 1.82 million FAO, current US$ | +125.0% |
| 1975 | 1.88 million FAO, current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1976 | 1.51 million FAO, current US$ | -19.3% |
| 1977 | 2.75 million FAO, current US$ | +82.0% |
| 1978 | 3.29 million FAO, current US$ | +19.4% |
| 1979 | 2.44 million FAO, current US$ | -25.8% |
| 1980 | 5.81 million FAO, current US$ | +138.1% |
| 1981 | 5.25 million FAO, current US$ | -9.5% |
| 1982 | 5.72 million FAO, current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1983 | 5.87 million FAO, current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1984 | 1.80 million FAO, current US$ | -69.3% |
| 1985 | 2.33 million FAO, current US$ | +28.9% |
| 1986 | 4.69 million FAO, current US$ | +101.8% |
| 1987 | 1.77 million FAO, current US$ | -62.2% |
| 1988 | 3.56 million FAO, current US$ | +100.9% |
| 1989 | 2.54 million FAO, current US$ | -28.6% |
| 1990 | 2.77 million FAO, current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1991 | 2.75 million FAO, current US$ | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 681,000 FAO, current US$ | -75.2% |
| 1993 | 392,000 FAO, current US$ | -42.4% |
| 1994 | 263,000 FAO, current US$ | -32.9% |
| 1995 | 263,000 FAO, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 462,000 FAO, current US$ | +75.7% |
| 1997 | 1.00 million FAO, current US$ | +116.5% |
| 1998 | 1.64 million FAO, current US$ | +63.5% |
| 1999 | 612,000 FAO, current US$ | -62.6% |
| 2000 | 379,000 FAO, current US$ | -38.1% |
| 2001 | 379,000 FAO, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 516,000 FAO, current US$ | +36.1% |
| 2003 | 1.58 million FAO, current US$ | +205.4% |
| 2004 | 2.22 million FAO, current US$ | +40.7% |
| 2005 | 3.56 million FAO, current US$ | +60.5% |
| 2006 | 3.33 million FAO, current US$ | -6.5% |
| 2007 | 2.37 million FAO, current US$ | -28.7% |
| 2008 | 3.70 million FAO, current US$ | +55.8% |
| 2009 | 3.17 million FAO, current US$ | -14.3% |
| 2010 | 4.25 million FAO, current US$ | +34.2% |
| 2011 | 4.25 million FAO, current US$ | +0.0% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 4.25 million FAO, current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 12.41 million FAO, current US$, 34% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 4.25 million FAO, current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 15.41 million FAO, current US$, 28% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 734,167 FAO, current US$ | 0 FAO, current US$ | 1.18 million FAO, current US$ | 6 |
| 1970s | 1.60 million FAO, current US$ | 379,000 FAO, current US$ | 3.29 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.94 million FAO, current US$ | 1.77 million FAO, current US$ | 5.87 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.08 million FAO, current US$ | 263,000 FAO, current US$ | 2.77 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.12 million FAO, current US$ | 379,000 FAO, current US$ | 3.70 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.25 million FAO, current US$ | 4.25 million FAO, current US$ | 4.25 million FAO, current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is forest products imports in Liberia?
- Forest products imports in Liberia was 4.25 million FAO, current US$ in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest forest products imports recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.87 million FAO, current US$ in 1983.
- What is the lowest forest products imports recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 FAO, current US$ in 1961.
- How does Liberia rank for forest products imports?
- Liberia ranks 43rd out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is forest products imports rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,022.2%. 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 imports (FAO, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Forest products imports. Data are in current U.S. dollars.