Real GDP Growth: Liberia

Analysis# Liberia Real GDP Growth Liberia's real GDP growth reached 5.4% in 2026, reflecting a recovery from the volatility that has characterized the nation's economic performance over the past two decades. The country's economy remains far below its 2007 peak of 13.1% growth, yet has climbed substantially from the catastrophic -29% contraction in 2003. Since 2001, Liberia has achieved a cumulative growth rate of 92.9%, demonstrating long-term economic expansion despite significant disruptions. The period from 2017 to 2020 marked a sharp downturn, with growth sliding from 2.5% into negative territory by 2020 at -3%. A decisive reversal occurred in 2021, when growth rebounded to 5%, and the economy has maintained momentum between 4% and 5.4% through 2026. This sustained recovery suggests stabilization in Liberia's economic trajectory, with projections indicating continued moderate growth ahead.