GDP per Capita: Liberia

Analysis# Liberia GDP per Capita Liberia's GDP per capita reached 955.666 USD in 2026, marking the country's all-time peak. This represents a 215.3% increase since 2000, when the metric stood far lower. The nation's lowest point occurred in 2003 at 231.891 USD, a period reflecting post-conflict economic devastation. The 724 USD gap between the 2003 low and 2026 high demonstrates substantial economic recovery over two decades. The past decade reveals a consistent upward trajectory, particularly from 2020 onward. After declining to 589.81 USD in 2020—likely reflecting pandemic impacts—Liberia's GDP per capita accelerated, gaining over 365 USD across the subsequent six years. Annual growth averaged roughly 60 USD yearly from 2020 to 2026, suggesting sustained economic expansion driven by resource sectors and gradual institutional improvements.