Sector Ranking Dashboard
Compare growth vs risk side-by-side and rank Liberia's sectors by investment potential
Ranking Priority
Adjust the balance between growth upside and risk exposure
Growth emphasis
60%
Highest Potential Sector
Mining & Resources
Strong Growth / Low Risk
90
Growth
30
Risk
+42
Potential
Sector Potential Heatmap
Ranked by potential · darker green = more favorable| Rank | Sector | Growth | Risk | Potential | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mining & Resources High production volumes in iron ore and strong export earnings confirm the mining sector as a dominant and growing economic pillar. | 90 | 30 | +42 | Strong Growth / Low Risk |
| 2 | Macroeconomic GDP growth is accelerating to 5.5% alongside a significant decline in inflation and stabilizing exchange rate pressures. | 75 | 40 | +29 | Improving Stability / Moderate Growth |
| 3 | Trade & Investment Strong remittance inflows and export growth contrast with a persistent, though narrowing, merchandise trade deficit. | 70 | 45 | +24 | Positive / Moderate Risk |
| 4 | Cash Crops Consistent price increases for key exports like cocoa and coffee provide a buffer against potential production fluctuations. | 60 | 45 | +18 | Stable / Moderate Growth |
| 5 | Manufacturing Positive growth in private firm sales and increased manufacturing FDI show steady progress despite reliance on independent generators. | 65 | 55 | +17 | Improving / Moderate Risk |
| 6 | Fisheries Production has significantly rebounded despite the sector's historical volatility in its contribution to overall GDP. | 55 | 50 | +13 | Moderate Growth / Stable |
| 7 | Forestry & Timber Drastic declines in round log production and significant volatility in forest cover indicators create uncertainty for sustainable revenue. | 45 | 65 | +1 | Uncertain / High Risk |
| 8 | Oil & Gas Despite no current commercial production, increased exploration activity and concession revenue indicate a high-risk investment frontier. | 50 | 80 | -2 | Emerging Potential / High Risk |
| 9 | Agriculture Production metrics for core commodities like rubber and rice show steep year-over-year declines, highlighting sector volatility. | 30 | 70 | -10 | Stagnant / High Risk |
Growth vs Risk Landscape
Top-left = high growth / low risk (most attractive). Bubble color reflects current potential score.
What-If Investment Scenario
Simulate how a change in investment shifts each sector's growth, risk and outlook rating
| Sector | Growth | Risk | Outlook Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
Trade & Investment | 7070 | 4545 | Positive / Moderate RiskStrong Growth / Elevated Risk |
Manufacturing | 6565 | 5555 | Improving / Moderate RiskStable / Watch |
Fisheries | 5555 | 5050 | Moderate Growth / StableModerate Growth / Moderate Risk |
Oil & Gas | 5050 | 8080 | Emerging Potential / High RiskStable / Watch |
Forestry & Timber | 4545 | 6565 | Uncertain / High RiskWeak Growth / High Risk |
Cash Crops | 6060 | 4545 | Stable / Moderate GrowthModerate Growth / Moderate Risk |
Agriculture | 3030 | 7070 | Stagnant / High RiskWeak Growth / High Risk |
Mining & Resources | 9090 | 3030 | No change |
Macroeconomic | 7575 | 4040 | Improving Stability / Moderate GrowthStrong Growth / Low Risk |
Sector Ranking
Ranked by potential score (growth × 60% − risk × 40%)| Rank | Sector | Growth | Risk | Potential | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mining & Resources High production volumes in iron ore and strong export earnings confirm the mining sector as a dominant and growing economic pillar. | 90 | 30 | +42 | Strong Growth / Low Risk |
| 2 | Macroeconomic GDP growth is accelerating to 5.5% alongside a significant decline in inflation and stabilizing exchange rate pressures. | 75 | 40 | +29 | Improving Stability / Moderate Growth |
| 3 | Trade & Investment Strong remittance inflows and export growth contrast with a persistent, though narrowing, merchandise trade deficit. | 70 | 45 | +24 | Positive / Moderate Risk |
| 4 | Cash Crops Consistent price increases for key exports like cocoa and coffee provide a buffer against potential production fluctuations. | 60 | 45 | +18 | Stable / Moderate Growth |
| 5 | Manufacturing Positive growth in private firm sales and increased manufacturing FDI show steady progress despite reliance on independent generators. | 65 | 55 | +17 | Improving / Moderate Risk |
| 6 | Fisheries Production has significantly rebounded despite the sector's historical volatility in its contribution to overall GDP. | 55 | 50 | +13 | Moderate Growth / Stable |
| 7 | Forestry & Timber Drastic declines in round log production and significant volatility in forest cover indicators create uncertainty for sustainable revenue. | 45 | 65 | +1 | Uncertain / High Risk |
| 8 | Oil & Gas Despite no current commercial production, increased exploration activity and concession revenue indicate a high-risk investment frontier. | 50 | 80 | -2 | Emerging Potential / High Risk |
| 9 | Agriculture Production metrics for core commodities like rubber and rice show steep year-over-year declines, highlighting sector volatility. | 30 | 70 | -10 | Stagnant / High Risk |
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
Each figure above is attributed to the publishing institution and its reporting period. Derived and AI-generated forecasts are labelled separately from published data.