Economic Intelligence Dashboard
Real-time economic indicators and sector performance for the Republic of Liberia
Headline Indicators
GDP Growth
5.1%
FY 2026
Inflation (CPI)
5.82%
FY 2026
LRD / USD
170
FY 2026
FDI Inflows
—USD M
Public Debt
53.8% GDP
FY 2026
Unemployment
—%
Health Sector Performance
National vital statistics & mortality trends
Life Expectancy
64.5yrs
Infant Mortality
54/1k
Maternal Mortality
850/100k
Immunization
78%
Life Expectancy (years)
Infant Mortality (per 1k live births)
As of FY 2024: life expectancy 64.5 yrs, infant mortality 54/1k, immunization 78%.
AI Sector Insights
Growth & risk scores evaluated from recent economic data· Updated 2026-10-11
Macroeconomic
Strong Growth / Lowering RiskReal GDP growth is robust at 5.1% while inflation has significantly moderated and debt-to-GDP ratios are trending downward.
Mining & Resources
High Growth / Low RiskThe sector shows strong momentum with significant YoY increases in iron ore production and mining export earnings.
Agriculture
Low Growth / High RiskProduction levels for key commodities like rubber and palm oil have seen extreme volatility and sharp declines.
Cash Crops
Moderate Growth / Medium RiskOutput for coffee and cocoa has demonstrated positive YoY growth alongside rising local market and export prices.
Forestry & Timber
Low Growth / High RiskSignificant forest cover loss and sharp declines in log production indicate systemic sustainability and output challenges.
Oil & Gas
Conservative / Emerging PotentialData is currently limited as commercial production remains at zero, though exploration interest and contract awards are increasing.
Fisheries
Solid Growth / Low RiskTotal production and export earnings show consistent positive growth trends supported by a large artisanal base.
Manufacturing
Moderate Growth / Medium RiskWhile sectoral GDP contribution and sales are growing, erratic cement production data points to supply chain instability.
Trade & Investment
Strong Growth / Moderate RiskMerchandise exports are rising significantly and personal remittances continue to provide a stable inflow of foreign currency.
Trend Charts
GDP Growth Rate Trend
Annual GDP growth rate (%)
- GDP Growth (%)
Inflation Rate (CPI) Trend
Annual inflation (%)
- Inflation (%)
Trade Flow
Total exports vs imports (USD millions)
- Exports (USD M)
- Imports (USD M)
Sector Performance Intensity
Published growth rate by sector and year — the stronger the growth, the deeper the green. Click a sector for its full picture.
| Sector | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macroeconomic | +5.0% | +3.2% | +4.7% | +4.0% | +4.6% | +5.0% | +5.0% 2026 |
| Mining & Resources | — | — | — | +2.1% | +17.0% | +10.7% | +10.7% 2026 |
| Agriculture | — | +5.9% | — | +3.4% | +2.6% | — | +2.6% 2025 |
| Cash Crops | — | — | — | — | — | — | not published |
| Forestry & Timber | — | — | — | +2.0% | +1.0% | — | +1.0% 2025 |
| Oil & Gas | — | — | — | — | — | — | not published |
| Fisheries | — | — | -3.8% | — | — | — | -3.8% 2023 |
| Manufacturing | — | — | — | +3.1% | +4.8% | — | +4.8% 2025 |
| Trade & Investment | — | — | — | +4.5% | +5.8% | — | +5.8% 2025 |
Sector Growth Timeline
FY 2023–2029 · side-by-side growth paths for 11 sectors · every sector indexed to 100 in the first recorded year, so paths are comparable
- Banking & Finance
- Cash Crops
- Fisheries
- Forestry & Timber
- Trade & Investment
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Mining & Resources
- Telecommunications
- Oil & Gas
- Macroeconomic
Lines are toggled by clicking a sector above. Historical figures are recorded sector revenue; with the projection switched on, everything after FY 2026 follows the three-year projection model (revenue path tilted by trade and development conditions).
Window performance ranking
Change in indexed revenue per sector, FY 2023–2029 — the strongest long-term expansion at the top
Mining & Resources
Oil & Gas
Telecommunications
Manufacturing
Banking & Finance
Trade & Investment
Fisheries
Forestry & Timber
Agriculture
Cash Crops
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Top Counties by GDP & Agricultural Output
Agricultural Output
Agricultural Output
Agricultural Output
Private Sector, NGO & Government Revenue
Full analysisPrivate Revenue
—
FY 2026
NGO Revenue & Spend
—
FY 2026
Gov. Expenditure
$475.7M
+33.7%FY 2026
Year-over-Year Comparison
Private sector, NGO, and government revenue (USD millions)
- Gov. Expenditure
- Private Revenue
- NGO Revenue & Spend
Economic Impact Summary
Social program funding and sector growth & risk outlook
Total Program Funding
$26.3M
Total Beneficiaries
647,000
Funding Source Split
Top-Funded Programs
National School Feeding Program
Montserrado · education
National School Feeding Program
Montserrado · education
Urban Cash Transfer Program
Montserrado · welfare
County Health Services
Grand Bassa · health
Community Health Worker Initiative
Nimba · health
Sector Outlook Ranking
Mining & Resources
High Growth / Low Risk
Macroeconomic
Strong Growth / Lowering Risk
Trade & Investment
Strong Growth / Moderate Risk
Fisheries
Solid Growth / Low Risk
Cash Crops
Moderate Growth / Medium Risk
Manufacturing
Moderate Growth / Medium Risk
Oil & Gas
Conservative / Emerging Potential
Forestry & Timber
Low Growth / High Risk
Agriculture
Low Growth / High Risk
Latest Reports
View allOil & Gas — September 2026
2026 · Annual
Monthly performance report for the Oil & Gas sector covering September 2026. 42 indicators tracked; 3 trending up, 1 declining, 38 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Oil Block Concession Revenue (+150.0%). Largest decline: Oil Consumption (-39.3%).
Forestry & Timber — September 2026
2026 · Annual
Monthly performance report for the Forestry & Timber sector covering September 2026. 38 indicators tracked; 6 trending up, 5 declining, 27 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing Value Added (+5910.5%). Largest decline: Annual Deforestation Rate (-98.5%).
Manufacturing — September 2026
2026 · Annual
Monthly performance report for the Manufacturing sector covering September 2026. 35 indicators tracked; 5 trending up, 2 declining, 28 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Manufacturing Output (+67.2%). Largest decline: Manufacturing Value Added (-92.3%).
Trade & Investment — September 2026
2026 · Annual
Monthly performance report for the Trade & Investment sector covering September 2026. 44 indicators tracked; 6 trending up, 2 declining, 36 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Current Account Balance (+418.2%). Largest decline: Current Account Deficit (-35.7%).
Fisheries — September 2026
2026 · Annual
Monthly performance report for the Fisheries sector covering September 2026. 48 indicators tracked; 3 trending up, 3 declining, 42 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Fisheries Export Earnings (+13.6%). Largest decline: Fisheries Contribution to GDP (-68.0%).
Primary sources
- CBL
- — Central Bank of Liberia: Annual Report and Monthly Economic Review: monetary policy, exchange rates, banking soundness, balance of payments
- MFDP
- — Ministry of Finance and Development Planning: National Budget, budget execution reports, public debt and fiscal transfers
- LISGIS
- — Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services: 2022 Population and Housing Census, consumer price index, external trade and household surveys
- IMF
- — International Monetary Fund: Article IV consultation reports, World Economic Outlook and fiscal/debt analysis
- World Bank
- — World Bank Group: World Development Indicators, Liberia Economic Update, debt and poverty statistics
Each figure above is attributed to the publishing institution and its reporting period. Derived and AI-generated forecasts are labelled separately from published data.