Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Liberia
Liberia: Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) was 7.87 units per US$ of GDP in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Liberia, 1974–2016
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Liberia is 7.87 units per US$ of GDP, measured in 2016.
That represents a change of up 27.2% on the previous year and down 31.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Liberia peaked at 22.29 units per US$ of GDP in 1998 and was at its lowest, -0.1086 units per US$ of GDP, in 1995.
That places Liberia 50th out of 151 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Liberia, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 0.0285 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1975 | 0.0192 units per US$ of GDP | -32.8% |
| 1976 | 0.0232 units per US$ of GDP | +21.2% |
| 1977 | 0.0295 units per US$ of GDP | +26.7% |
| 1978 | 0.0314 units per US$ of GDP | +6.5% |
| 1979 | 0.0293 units per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 1980 | 0.0295 units per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 1981 | 0.0344 units per US$ of GDP | +16.7% |
| 1982 | 0.0444 units per US$ of GDP | +29.3% |
| 1983 | 0.062 units per US$ of GDP | +39.6% |
| 1984 | 0.0804 units per US$ of GDP | +29.6% |
| 1985 | 0.0909 units per US$ of GDP | +13.2% |
| 1986 | 0.0313 units per US$ of GDP | -65.5% |
| 1987 | 0.0323 units per US$ of GDP | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP | -98.2% |
| 1989 | 0.1306 units per US$ of GDP | +22130.5% |
| 1991 | 0.3426 units per US$ of GDP | +162.3% |
| 1992 | 0.4143 units per US$ of GDP | +20.9% |
| 1993 | 0.3952 units per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 1994 | 0.4812 units per US$ of GDP | +21.8% |
| 1995 | -0.1086 units per US$ of GDP | -122.6% |
| 1996 | 0.0972 units per US$ of GDP | -189.5% |
| 1997 | 0.0945 units per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 1998 | 22.29 units per US$ of GDP | +23501.2% |
| 1999 | 16.48 units per US$ of GDP | -26.1% |
| 2000 | 8.28 units per US$ of GDP | -49.8% |
| 2001 | 9.5 units per US$ of GDP | +14.8% |
| 2002 | 14.69 units per US$ of GDP | +54.6% |
| 2003 | 13.92 units per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 2004 | 12.58 units per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 2005 | 12.61 units per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 11.43 units per US$ of GDP | -9.4% |
| 2007 | 11.9 units per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 10.16 units per US$ of GDP | -14.6% |
| 2009 | 9.78 units per US$ of GDP | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 9.21 units per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 2011 | 7.87 units per US$ of GDP | -14.6% |
| 2012 | 6.92 units per US$ of GDP | -12.0% |
| 2013 | 6.61 units per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 2014 | 6.46 units per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 6.18 units per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
| 2016 | 7.87 units per US$ of GDP | +27.2% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 7.87 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for low income countries, which is 18.49 units per US$ of GDP, 43% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 7.87 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.77 units per US$ of GDP, 90% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +23501.2% | 0.0945 units per US$ of GDP | 22.29 units per US$ of GDP |
| 1989 | +22130.5% | 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP | 0.1306 units per US$ of GDP |
| 1996 | +189.5% | -0.1086 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0972 units per US$ of GDP |
| 1991 | +162.3% | 0.1306 units per US$ of GDP | 0.3426 units per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0269 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0192 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0314 units per US$ of GDP | 6 |
| 1980s | 0.0536 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP | 0.1306 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.5 units per US$ of GDP | -0.1086 units per US$ of GDP | 22.29 units per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 2000s | 11.49 units per US$ of GDP | 8.28 units per US$ of GDP | 14.69 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.3 units per US$ of GDP | 6.18 units per US$ of GDP | 9.21 units per US$ of GDP | 7 |
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 accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Liberia?
- Capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Liberia was 7.87 units per US$ of GDP in 2016, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 22.29 units per US$ of GDP in 1998.
- What is the lowest capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.1086 units per US$ of GDP in 1995.
- How does Liberia rank for capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency)?
- Liberia ranks 50th out of 151 countries with data for 2016.
- Is capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.