Economy Reports
Published research reports and economic analyses
Trade & Investment — Annual Summary 2025
Annual summary report for the Trade & Investment sector covering fiscal year 2025. 48 indicators tracked; 5 trending up, 4 declining, 39 stable compared with FY2024. Largest gain: Trade Balance (+33.9% YoY). Largest decline: Current Account Balance (-1302.9% YoY).
Manufacturing — Annual Summary 2025
Annual summary report for the Manufacturing sector covering fiscal year 2025. 36 indicators tracked; 5 trending up, 1 declining, 30 stable compared with FY2024. Largest gain: Manufacturing Output (+67.2% YoY). Largest decline: Cement Production (-63.9% YoY).
Fisheries — Annual Summary 2025
Annual summary report for the Fisheries sector covering fiscal year 2025. 52 indicators tracked; 3 trending up, 2 declining, 47 stable compared with FY2024. Largest gain: Fisheries Export Earnings (+13.6% YoY). Largest decline: Fisheries Contribution to GDP (-68.0% YoY).
Oil & Gas — Annual Summary 2025
Annual summary report for the Oil & Gas sector covering fiscal year 2025. 45 indicators tracked; 3 trending up, 0 declining, 42 stable compared with FY2024. Largest gain: Oil Block Concession Revenue (+150.0% YoY).
Forestry & Timber — Annual Summary 2025
Annual summary report for the Forestry & Timber sector covering fiscal year 2025. 41 indicators tracked; 6 trending up, 4 declining, 31 stable compared with FY2024. Largest gain: Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing Value Added (+5910.5% YoY). Largest decline: Round Logs Production (-98.4% YoY).
Cash Crops — Annual Summary 2025
Annual summary report for the Cash Crops sector covering fiscal year 2025. 13 indicators tracked; 0 trending up, 0 declining, 13 stable compared with FY2024.
Agriculture — Annual Summary 2025
Annual summary report for the Agriculture sector covering fiscal year 2025. 55 indicators tracked; 4 trending up, 3 declining, 48 stable compared with FY2024. Largest gain: Agricultural Export Earnings (+14.5% YoY). Largest decline: Rice Production (-99.8% YoY).
Mining & Resources — Annual Summary 2025
Annual summary report for the Mining & Resources sector covering fiscal year 2025. 31 indicators tracked; 6 trending up, 1 declining, 24 stable compared with FY2024. Largest gain: Iron Ore Production (+186.0% YoY). Largest decline: Diamond Production (-25.6% YoY).
Macroeconomic — Annual Summary 2025
Annual summary report for the Macroeconomic sector covering fiscal year 2025. 43 indicators tracked; 8 trending up, 5 declining, 30 stable compared with FY2024. Largest gain: GDP Growth Rate (+27.5% YoY). Largest decline: Current Account Deficit (-59.1% YoY).
Fisheries — September 2026
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%).
Oil & Gas — September 2026
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
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%).
Cash Crops — September 2026
Monthly performance report for the Cash Crops sector covering September 2026. 13 indicators tracked; 13 trending up, 0 declining, 0 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Cocoa Production (+15.8%).
Trade & Investment — September 2026
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%).
Manufacturing — September 2026
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%).
Agriculture — September 2026
Monthly performance report for the Agriculture sector covering September 2026. 55 indicators tracked; 6 trending up, 4 declining, 45 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Cocoa Production (+8417.6%). Largest decline: Rice Production (-99.8%).
Mining & Resources — September 2026
Monthly performance report for the Mining & Resources sector covering September 2026. 27 indicators tracked; 7 trending up, 1 declining, 19 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Mining Export Earnings (+63.4%). Largest decline: Diamond Production (-25.6%).
Macroeconomic — September 2026
Monthly performance report for the Macroeconomic sector covering September 2026. 42 indicators tracked; 12 trending up, 3 declining, 27 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Current Account Deficit (+127.7%). Largest decline: Public Debt (-3.9%).
Social Program Impact Report — 2026-09-01
Monthly social program impact analysis covering 12 programs across 6 counties. Total funding $26,250,000, 647,000 beneficiaries. Generated by the Indicator Interpreter agent.
Trade & Investment — August 2026
Monthly performance report for the Trade & Investment sector covering August 2026. 32 indicators tracked; 5 trending up, 1 declining, 26 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Trade Balance (+33.9%). Largest decline: Current Account Deficit (-71.0%).
Manufacturing — August 2026
Monthly performance report for the Manufacturing sector covering August 2026. 27 indicators tracked; 5 trending up, 2 declining, 20 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Manufacturing Output (+67.2%). Largest decline: Manufacturing Value Added (-100.0%).
Fisheries — August 2026
Monthly performance report for the Fisheries sector covering August 2026. 35 indicators tracked; 3 trending up, 3 declining, 29 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Fisheries Export Earnings (+13.6%). Largest decline: Fisheries Contribution to GDP (-68.0%).
Oil & Gas — August 2026
Monthly performance report for the Oil & Gas sector covering August 2026. 30 indicators tracked; 3 trending up, 1 declining, 26 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Oil Block Concession Revenue (+150.0%). Largest decline: Oil Consumption (-39.3%).
Forestry & Timber — August 2026
Monthly performance report for the Forestry & Timber sector covering August 2026. 28 indicators tracked; 3 trending up, 4 declining, 21 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Sawn Timber Production (+156.5%). Largest decline: Round Logs Production (-98.4%).
Cash Crops — August 2026
Monthly performance report for the Cash Crops sector covering August 2026. 13 indicators tracked; 13 trending up, 0 declining, 0 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Cocoa Production (+15.8%).
Agriculture — August 2026
Monthly performance report for the Agriculture sector covering August 2026. 43 indicators tracked; 6 trending up, 2 declining, 35 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Cocoa Production (+8417.6%). Largest decline: Rice Production (-99.8%).
Mining & Resources — August 2026
Monthly performance report for the Mining & Resources sector covering August 2026. 22 indicators tracked; 5 trending up, 1 declining, 16 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Mining Export Earnings (+63.4%). Largest decline: Diamond Production (-23.9%).
Macroeconomic — August 2026
Monthly performance report for the Macroeconomic sector covering August 2026. 38 indicators tracked; 11 trending up, 3 declining, 24 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Current Account Deficit (+127.7%). Largest decline: Public Debt (-3.9%).
Social Program Impact Report — 2026-08-07
Monthly social program impact analysis covering 12 programs across 6 counties. Total funding $26,250,000, 647,000 beneficiaries. Generated by the Indicator Interpreter agent.
Fisheries — July 2026
Monthly performance report for the Fisheries sector covering July 2026. 16 indicators tracked; 3 trending up, 0 declining, 13 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Fisheries Export Earnings (+13.6%).
Trade & Investment — July 2026
Monthly performance report for the Trade & Investment sector covering July 2026. 14 indicators tracked; 5 trending up, 0 declining, 9 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Trade Balance (+33.9%).
Manufacturing — July 2026
Monthly performance report for the Manufacturing sector covering July 2026. 13 indicators tracked; 5 trending up, 1 declining, 7 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Manufacturing Output (+67.2%). Largest decline: Cement Production (-63.9%).
Oil & Gas — July 2026
Monthly performance report for the Oil & Gas sector covering July 2026. 13 indicators tracked; 3 trending up, 0 declining, 10 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Oil Block Concession Revenue (+150.0%).
Forestry & Timber — July 2026
Monthly performance report for the Forestry & Timber sector covering July 2026. 14 indicators tracked; 3 trending up, 3 declining, 8 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Sawn Timber Production (+156.5%). Largest decline: Round Logs Production (-81.7%).
Agriculture — July 2026
Monthly performance report for the Agriculture sector covering July 2026. 16 indicators tracked; 6 trending up, 2 declining, 8 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Cocoa Production (+8417.6%). Largest decline: Rice Production (-99.8%).
Mining & Resources — July 2026
Monthly performance report for the Mining & Resources sector covering July 2026. 12 indicators tracked; 6 trending up, 0 declining, 6 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Gold Production (+34591.6%).
Macroeconomic — July 2026
Monthly performance report for the Macroeconomic sector covering July 2026. 23 indicators tracked; 10 trending up, 2 declining, 11 stable compared with the prior period. Largest gain: Current Account Deficit (+127.7%). Largest decline: LRD/USD Exchange Rate (-2.7%).
Trade & Investment — Annual Summary 2026
Annual summary report for the Trade & Investment sector covering fiscal year 2026. 44 indicators tracked; 1 trending up, 0 declining, 43 stable compared with FY2025. Largest gain: Remittances Inflows (+4.2% YoY).
Manufacturing — Annual Summary 2026
Annual summary report for the Manufacturing sector covering fiscal year 2026. 35 indicators tracked; 0 trending up, 2 declining, 33 stable compared with FY2025. Largest decline: Manufacturing Value Added (-92.3% YoY).
Fisheries — Annual Summary 2026
Annual summary report for the Fisheries sector covering fiscal year 2026. 48 indicators tracked; 0 trending up, 1 declining, 47 stable compared with FY2025. Largest decline: Total Fisheries Production (-4.8% YoY).
Oil & Gas — Annual Summary 2026
Annual summary report for the Oil & Gas sector covering fiscal year 2026. 42 indicators tracked; 0 trending up, 1 declining, 41 stable compared with FY2025. Largest decline: Oil Consumption (-39.3% YoY).
Forestry & Timber — Annual Summary 2026
Annual summary report for the Forestry & Timber sector covering fiscal year 2026. 38 indicators tracked; 0 trending up, 1 declining, 37 stable compared with FY2025. Largest decline: Annual Deforestation Rate (-98.5% YoY).
Cash Crops — Annual Summary 2026
Annual summary report for the Cash Crops sector covering fiscal year 2026. 13 indicators tracked; 13 trending up, 0 declining, 0 stable compared with FY2025. Largest gain: Cocoa Production (+15.8% YoY).
Agriculture — Annual Summary 2026
Annual summary report for the Agriculture sector covering fiscal year 2026. 55 indicators tracked; 2 trending up, 1 declining, 52 stable compared with FY2025. Largest gain: Cocoa Production (+8417.6% YoY). Largest decline: Natural Rubber Production (-74.7% YoY).
Mining & Resources — Annual Summary 2026
Annual summary report for the Mining & Resources sector covering fiscal year 2026. 27 indicators tracked; 2 trending up, 0 declining, 25 stable compared with FY2025. Largest gain: Iron Ore Production (+24.2% YoY).
Macroeconomic — Annual Summary 2026
Annual summary report for the Macroeconomic sector covering fiscal year 2026. 42 indicators tracked; 7 trending up, 3 declining, 32 stable compared with FY2025. Largest gain: Current Account Deficit (+127.7% YoY). Largest decline: Public Debt (-3.9% YoY).
National Elections Commission — Institutional Report
On-demand institution report for National Elections Commission, generated by digide.johnson@supersonictechsolution.com on 2026-08-12.
Liberia Petroleum Refining Company — Institutional Report
On-demand institution report for Liberia Petroleum Refining Company, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-12.
Liberia Freeport Authority — Institutional Report
On-demand institution report for Liberia Freeport Authority, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-12.
National Investment Commission — Institutional Report
On-demand institution report for National Investment Commission, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-12.
Macroeconomic — Economic Report
On-demand sector report for macroeconomic, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-12.
Bong County — Economic Profile
On-demand county report for Bong, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
Ministry of Agriculture — Institutional Report
On-demand institution report for Ministry of Agriculture, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
Ministry of Finance & Development Planning — Institutional Report
On-demand institution report for Ministry of Finance & Development Planning, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
Liberia Revenue Authority — Institutional Report
On-demand institution report for Liberia Revenue Authority, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
Ministry of Justice — Institutional Report
On-demand institution report for Ministry of Justice, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
Ministry of National Defense — Institutional Report
On-demand institution report for Ministry of National Defense, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
Ministry of Education — Institutional Report
On-demand institution report for Ministry of Education, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
Ministry of Public Works — Institutional Report
On-demand institution report for Ministry of Public Works, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry — Institutional Report
On-demand institution report for Ministry of Commerce & Industry, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
Civil Service Agency — Institutional Report
On-demand institution report for Civil Service Agency, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
Sinoe County — Economic Profile
On-demand county report for Sinoe, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
River Gee County — Economic Profile
On-demand county report for River Gee, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
Rivercess County — Economic Profile
On-demand county report for Rivercess, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
Ministry of Health — Institutional Report
On-demand institution report for Ministry of Health, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
Nimba County — Economic Profile
On-demand county report for Nimba, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
Montserrado County — Economic Profile
On-demand county report for Montserrado, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
Maryland County — Economic Profile
On-demand county report for Maryland, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
Margibi County — Economic Profile
On-demand county report for Margibi, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
Lofa County — Economic Profile
On-demand county report for Lofa, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
Grand Kru County — Economic Profile
On-demand county report for Grand Kru, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
Grand Gedeh County — Economic Profile
On-demand county report for Grand Gedeh, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
Grand Cape Mount County — Economic Profile
On-demand county report for Grand Cape Mount, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
Grand Bassa County — Economic Profile
On-demand county report for Grand Bassa, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
Gbarpolu County — Economic Profile
On-demand county report for Gbarpolu, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
Bomi County — Economic Profile
On-demand county report for Bomi, generated by garmaijohnson75@gmail.com on 2026-08-07.
Liberia Mining & Resources Sector Report: FY2024–2026
Liberia's mining sector experienced transformational growth, with iron ore production tripling from 5.2M MT (2024) to 14.9M MT (2025), driving the sector's GDP share from 25% to 28.5%. Gold output rose 44% YoY to 410,000 oz in 2025. Mining export earnings surged from USD 820M to USD 1.34B. The sector is the primary engine of Liberia's economic resurgence.
Liberia Macroeconomic Overview: FY2024–2026
Liberia's economy maintained solid growth momentum, rising from 4.0% in FY2024 to 5.1% in FY2025, with 5.0% projected for FY2026. Growth was underpinned by an iron ore production surge, moderate agricultural expansion, and disciplined fiscal management. Inflation eased from 8.2% to 6.0% and the Liberian dollar appreciated 5.4% in 2025, reflecting tighter monetary policy and strong remittance inflows.
Liberia Agriculture Sector Report: FY2024–2026
Liberia's agricultural sector — comprising 30% of GDP — showed strong recovery in FY2025, growing 5.6% and supported by an 18% surge in rubber output and 8.5% rise in rice production. Cocoa and palm oil production also expanded. Agricultural exports rose from USD 310M to USD 355M. Agriculture remains the primary livelihood for over 70% of the rural population.
Liberia Trade & Investment Profile: FY2024–2026
Liberia's total merchandise exports reached USD 2.57B in 2024, rising to USD 3.18B in 2025, driven by iron ore and gold. The trade deficit narrowed from USD -363M to USD -240M. FDI inflows grew from USD 485M to USD 520M. Remittances — at USD 710M in 2025 — remain a critical stabilizer. China and the EU are top trading partners.
Liberia Economic Outlook 2023–2024
Liberia's economy is projected to grow at 4.7% in 2023, driven by mining sector recovery and increased FDI. This report examines the key growth drivers, fiscal challenges, and investment opportunities across all major sectors.
Liberia Mining Sector Investment Report 2023
An in-depth analysis of Liberia's mining sector, covering iron ore, gold, and diamond production trends, key concessionaires, government revenue, and investment opportunities for the 2024–2027 period.
Liberia Trade & FDI Briefing Q3 2023
Quarterly review of Liberia's trade performance, FDI flows, and key trading partner dynamics in Q3 2023. Highlights improvement in export volumes despite persistent trade deficit.
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
- LRA
- — Liberia Revenue Authority: Annual Report: tax and non-tax collections, taxpayer register, filing and payment compliance
- 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
- UNDP
- — United Nations Development Programme: Human Development Report and its index components
- WHO
- — World Health Organization: Global Health Observatory: mortality, immunization and health-system estimates
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