Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Liberia
Liberia: Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) was 364.35 million in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Liberia, 2008–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Liberia stood at 364.35 million.
That represents a change of up 23.5% on the previous year and up 315.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Liberia peaked at 2.14 billion in 2010 and was at its lowest, 62.93 million, in 2016.
Liberia ranks 34th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Liberia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1.20 billion | — |
| 2009 | 1.53 billion | +27.5% |
| 2010 | 2.14 billion | +39.9% |
| 2011 | 89.13 million | -95.8% |
| 2012 | 87.77 million | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 106.51 million | +21.3% |
| 2014 | 72.91 million | -31.5% |
| 2015 | 99.59 million | +36.6% |
| 2016 | 62.93 million | -36.8% |
| 2017 | 65.37 million | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 464.74 million | +610.9% |
| 2019 | 272.43 million | -41.4% |
| 2020 | 448.90 million | +64.8% |
| 2021 | 295.06 million | -34.3% |
| 2022 | 364.35 million | +23.5% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 364.35 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 279.10 million, 1.3× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 364.35 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 185.64 million, 2.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Liberia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +610.9% | 65.37 million | 464.74 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.36 billion | 1.20 billion | 1.53 billion | 2 |
| 2010s | 345.70 million | 62.93 million | 2.14 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 369.44 million | 295.06 million | 448.90 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
More financial sector data for Liberia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0084 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 7.73 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0062 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 5.64 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0084 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 7.73 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Liberia?
- Capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Liberia was 364.35 million in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.14 billion in 2010.
- What is the lowest capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 62.93 million in 2016.
- How does Liberia rank for capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- Liberia ranks 34th out of 193 countries with data for 2022.
- Is capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 315.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.