Expense in Liberia
Liberia: Expense was 4.46 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Expense in Liberia, 2004–2011
Source: International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for expense in Liberia is 4.46 million current US$, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is up 17.6% on the previous year and up 272.2% over ten years.
Liberia ranks 29th of 29 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Expense in Liberia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1.20 million current US$ | — |
| 2005 | 1.15 million current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2006 | 1.08 million current US$ | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 1.72 million current US$ | +58.9% |
| 2008 | 2.85 million current US$ | +65.5% |
| 2010 | 3.80 million current US$ | +33.3% |
| 2011 | 4.46 million current US$ | +17.6% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 4.46 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.33 billion current US$, 0% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 4.46 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.33 billion current US$, 0% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.60 million current US$ | 1.08 million current US$ | 2.85 million current US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | 4.13 million current US$ | 3.80 million current US$ | 4.46 million current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 26 Cape Verde 436.29 million current US$ compare
- 27 Seychelles 280.31 million current US$ compare
- 28 Burundi 166.85 million current US$
More public sector data for Liberia
- Democracy, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Democracy 6 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is expense in Liberia?
- Expense in Liberia was 4.46 million current US$ in 2011, according to International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.
- What is the highest expense recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.46 million current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest expense recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.08 million current US$ in 2006.
- How does Liberia rank for expense?
- Liberia ranks 29th out of 29 countries with data for 2011.
- Is expense rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 272.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, published as part of Expense (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Expense is cash payments for operating activities of the government in providing goods and services. It includes compensation of employees (such as wages and salaries), interest and subsidies, grants, social benefits, and other expenses such as rent and dividends. Data are in current U.S. dollars.