Other consumer goods imports (current US$) in Liberia
Liberia: Other consumer goods imports (current US$) was 59.20 million current US$ in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Other consumer goods imports in Liberia, 1999–2008
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2008, other consumer goods imports in Liberia stood at 59.20 million current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.8% on the previous year and up 668.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other consumer goods imports in Liberia peaked at 63.50 million current US$ in 2007 and was at its lowest, 6.30 million current US$, in 2000.
That places Liberia 35th out of 47 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other consumer goods imports (current US$) in Liberia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 7.70 million current US$ | — |
| 2000 | 6.30 million current US$ | -18.2% |
| 2001 | 6.69 million current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2002 | 7.20 million current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2003 | 7.75 million current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2004 | 8.58 million current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2005 | 9.61 million current US$ | +12.0% |
| 2006 | 9.93 million current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 63.50 million current US$ | +539.5% |
| 2008 | 59.20 million current US$ | -6.8% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 59.20 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 126.80 million current US$, 47% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 59.20 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 183.07 million current US$, 32% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.70 million current US$ | 7.70 million current US$ | 7.70 million current US$ | 1 |
| 2000s | 19.86 million current US$ | 6.30 million current US$ | 63.50 million current US$ | 9 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 32 Malawi 106.63 million current US$ compare
- 33 Seychelles 101.70 million current US$ compare
- 34 Cape Verde 86.36 million current US$ compare
- 36 Sao Tome and Principe 49.00 million current US$ compare
- 37 Equatorial Guinea 48.52 million current US$
- 38 Eswatini 48.01 million current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other consumer goods imports in Liberia?
- Other consumer goods imports in Liberia was 59.20 million current US$ in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest other consumer goods imports recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 63.50 million current US$ in 2007.
- What is the lowest other consumer goods imports recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.30 million current US$ in 2000.
- How does Liberia rank for other consumer goods imports?
- Liberia ranks 35th out of 47 countries with data for 2008.
- Is other consumer goods imports rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 668.8%. 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 Other consumer goods imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Consumer goods imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in current dollars.