Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of in Liberia

Liberia: Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of was -1.35 in 2030. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2030)
-1.35
Change on year
up 46.4%
World rank
72nd
of 195 countries
All-time high
4.42
in 2006
All-time low
-7.14
in 2017
Years of data
30
2001–2030

Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of in Liberia, 2001–2030

-7.5-5-2.502.552001201520302001: -0.9772002: -1.62003: 0.3912004: -0.5552005: -0.5542006: 4.42007: 2.42008: -2.72009: -1.42010: 1.22011: -4.42012: -2.92013: 1.32014: -4.92015: -3.72016: -3.82017: -7.12018: -4.72019: -4.92020: -42021: -2.52022: -5.32023: -72024: -22025: -1.72026: -2.42027: -2.12028: -2.52029: -2.52030: -1.4

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in Liberia is -1.35, measured in 2030.

The figure is up 46.4% on the previous year and up 66.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in Liberia peaked at 4.42 in 2006 and was at its lowest, -7.14, in 2017.

That places Liberia 72nd out of 195 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of in Liberia, year by year

Annual values for Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of GDP in Liberia, 2001 to 2030.
Year Value Change
2001 -0.9774
2002 -1.63 +67.0%
2003 0.3908 -123.9%
2004 -0.5553 -242.1%
2005 -0.5536 -0.3%
2006 4.42 -899.1%
2007 2.44 -44.7%
2008 -2.68 -209.5%
2009 -1.39 -48.2%
2010 1.17 -184.4%
2011 -4.43 -478.2%
2012 -2.86 -35.5%
2013 1.29 -145.1%
2014 -4.92 -481.4%
2015 -3.74 -24.1%
2016 -3.83 +2.4%
2017 -7.14 +86.4%
2018 -4.7 -34.1%
2019 -4.92 +4.7%
2020 -4.02 -18.4%
2021 -2.5 -37.7%
2022 -5.33 +112.9%
2023 -7.03 +31.8%
2024 -1.98 -71.8%
2025 -1.75 -11.8%
2026 -2.41 +38.3%
2027 -2.09 -13.6%
2028 -2.5 +20.0%
2029 -2.52 +0.8%
2030 -1.35 -46.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -0.0582 -2.68 4.42 9
2010s -3.41 -7.14 1.29 10
2020s -3.21 -7.03 -1.75 10
2030s -1.35 -1.35 -1.35 1

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  5. 74 Democratic Republic of Congo -1.39 compare
  6. 75 Canada -1.46 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in Liberia?
Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in Liberia was -1.35 in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of recorded in Liberia?
The highest recorded value was 4.42 in 2006.
What is the lowest net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of recorded in Liberia?
The lowest recorded value was -7.14 in 2017.
How does Liberia rank for net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of?
Liberia ranks 72nd out of 195 countries with data for 2030.
Is net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of rising or falling in Liberia?
Over the last ten years it is up 66.4%. 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 Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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Coverage
213 places, 7,616 data points, 1991–2030
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Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October