Merchandise imports, WB (current US$) in Liberia
Liberia: Merchandise imports, WB (current US$) was 667.00 million current US$ in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports, WB in Liberia, 1971–2008
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2008, merchandise imports, wb in Liberia stood at 667.00 million current US$. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 33.6% on the previous year and up 262.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports, wb in Liberia peaked at 667.00 million current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 142.00 million current US$, in 2004.
Liberia ranks 38th of 51 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports, WB (current US$) in Liberia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 162.40 million current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 178.70 million current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1973 | 193.50 million current US$ | +8.3% |
| 1974 | 288.40 million current US$ | +49.0% |
| 1975 | 331.20 million current US$ | +14.8% |
| 1976 | 399.20 million current US$ | +20.5% |
| 1977 | 463.50 million current US$ | +16.1% |
| 1978 | 480.80 million current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 506.50 million current US$ | +5.3% |
| 1980 | 533.90 million current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1981 | 477.40 million current US$ | -10.6% |
| 1999 | 184.10 million current US$ | -61.4% |
| 2000 | 182.20 million current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 193.80 million current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 181.70 million current US$ | -6.2% |
| 2003 | 145.20 million current US$ | -20.1% |
| 2004 | 142.00 million current US$ | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 142.00 million current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 401.00 million current US$ | +182.4% |
| 2007 | 499.09 million current US$ | +24.5% |
| 2008 | 667.00 million current US$ | +33.6% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 667.00 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.72 billion current US$, 39% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 667.00 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.89 billion current US$, 23% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise imports, WB (current US$) 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 | +182.4% | 142.00 million current US$ | 401.00 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 333.80 million current US$ | 162.40 million current US$ | 506.50 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 505.65 million current US$ | 477.40 million current US$ | 533.90 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1990s | 184.10 million current US$ | 184.10 million current US$ | 184.10 million current US$ | 1 |
| 2000s | 283.78 million current US$ | 142.00 million current US$ | 667.00 million current US$ | 9 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports, wb in Liberia?
- Merchandise imports, wb in Liberia was 667.00 million current US$ in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise imports, wb recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 667.00 million current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports, wb recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 142.00 million current US$ in 2004.
- How does Liberia rank for merchandise imports, wb?
- Liberia ranks 38th out of 51 countries with data for 2008.
- Is merchandise imports, wb rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 262.3%. 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 Merchandise imports, WB (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total merchandise imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in current US dollars.