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Economy of Liberia vs Saint Vincent compared: GDP & Debt

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Liberia has a GDP of $4.78B compared to $1.16B for Saint Vincent, ranking 163/197 and 186/197 by economy size, respectively.

Liberia has $2.73B in government debt (57.2% of GDP), compared to $1.07B (92.7% of GDP) in Saint Vincent.

Liberia vs Saint Vincent GDP by year

Liberia
Saint Vincent
1x
Year GDP, current $
Liberia Saint Vincent
2024 $4,779,300,900 $1,157,207,407
2023 $4,390,000,000 $1,072,237,037
2022 $4,001,047,000 $989,188,889
2021 $3,513,049,500 $888,677,778
2020 $3,176,126,300 $864,566,667
2019 $3,319,596,500 $910,481,481
2018 $3,422,754,800 $884,329,630
2017 $3,390,703,400 $844,040,741
2016 $3,398,419,600 $814,303,704
2015 $3,227,075,700 $786,555,556
2014 $3,225,652,000 $770,900,000
2013 $3,177,198,100 $764,781,259
2012 $2,791,614,000 $730,032,593
2011 $2,398,000,000 $713,796,370
2010 $1,998,000,000 $720,447,889
2009 $1,768,000,000 $714,300,259
2008 $1,726,000,000 $732,663,259
2007 $1,373,000,000 $713,596,667
2006 $1,119,000,000 $643,501,148
2005 $949,000,000 $579,948,926
2004 $897,000,000 $549,900,185
2003 $748,000,000 $509,090,889
2002 $927,000,000 $487,763,852
2001 $906,000,000 $462,072,333
2000 $874,000,000 $427,946,037
1999 $441,800,000 $390,718,519
1998 $359,600,000 $373,618,519
1997 $295,900,000 $347,770,370
1996 $159,400,000 $331,488,889
1995 $134,800,000 $316,007,407
1994 $132,200,000 $289,437,037
1993 $160,400,000 $286,307,407
1992 $223,500,000 $277,955,556
1991 $348,000,000 $254,829,630
1990 $384,400,000 $240,366,667
1989 $786,300,000 $214,745,002
1988 $1,038,300,000 $200,726,713
1987 $972,800,000 $175,580,647
1986 $840,964,400 $160,846,657
1985 $851,296,100 $145,641,705
1984 $848,478,300 $135,024,988
1983 $823,374,900 $122,255,350
1982 $863,933,200 $113,759,203
1981 $846,514,500 $102,086,539
1980 $854,711,500 $82,340,340
1979 $814,067,900 $71,096,360
1978 $717,240,400 $60,844,771
1977 $673,010,600 $49,353,162
1976 $596,675,700 $32,792,845
1975 $577,549,300 $33,237,226
1974 $486,955,000 $32,923,703
1973 $386,968,300 $30,165,081
1972 $368,098,000 $27,585,805
1971 $341,543,100 $20,051,922
1970 $323,099,700 $18,450,000
1969 $306,961,800 $16,650,000
1968 $276,820,700 $15,350,000
1967 $261,024,300 $15,835,106
1966 $244,459,500 $16,099,960
1965 $229,260,800 $15,108,296
1964 $218,929,100 $14,758,296
1963 $200,229,600 $13,708,299
1962 $191,861,800 $14,524,964
1961 $183,920,900 $13,999,965
1960 $190,495,600 $13,066,634

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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GDP per capita in Liberia vs Saint Vincent by year

Liberia
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Saint Vincent
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Liberia Saint Vincent
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2024 $851 $1,871 $11,501 $21,272
2023 $799 $1,795 $10,582 $19,820
2022 $745 $1,692 $9,694 $18,035
2021 $668 $1,539 $8,641 $16,201
2020 $617 $1,660 $8,351 $15,337
2019 $658 $1,900 $8,741 $15,340
2018 $692 $1,800 $8,428 $14,690
2017 $699 $1,665 $7,988 $13,575
2016 $715 $1,490 $7,657 $13,493
2015 $693 $1,340 $7,354 $12,379
2014 $707 $1,419 $7,169 $12,136
2013 $711 $1,360 $7,072 $11,625
2012 $638 $1,157 $6,714 $10,989
2011 $568 $1,041 $6,528 $10,774
2010 $492 $980 $6,552 $10,561
2009 $448 $939 $6,464 $10,869
2008 $452 $915 $6,599 $10,902
2007 $374 $873 $6,398 $10,604
2006 $321 $815 $5,745 $9,949
2005 $287.5 $774 $5,157 $8,986
2004 $284.1 $745 $4,873 $8,472
2003 $239.8 $716 $4,500 $7,903
2002 $299.5 $1,013 $4,303 $7,250
2001 $300 $987 $4,071 $6,768
2000 $298.5 $965 $3,769 $6,503
1999 $156.6 $762 $3,447 $6,266
1998 $134.7 $652 $3,301 $6,026
1997 $122.6 $548 $3,074 $5,726
1996 $71.4 $282.2 $2,930 $5,440
1995 $62.1 $254.4 $2,795 $5,277
1994 $61.5 $262.6 $2,563 $4,802
1993 $74.4 $328 $2,540 $4,769
1992 $107.8 $497 $2,471 $4,477
1991 $177.9 $793 $2,271 $4,126
1990 $172.9 $787 $2,150 $3,960
1989 $312 - $1,930 -
1988 $424 - $1,814 -
1987 $409 - $1,596 -
1986 $364 - $1,472 -
1985 $380 - $1,342 -
1984 $390 - $1,254 -
1983 $391 - $1,144 -
1982 $422 - $1,074 -
1981 $426 - $972 -
1980 $443 - $790 -
1979 $435 - $687 -
1978 $394 - $592 -
1977 $381 - $484 -
1976 $347 - $324 -
1975 $346 - $331 -
1974 $299.4 - $331 -
1973 $244.4 - $306 -
1972 $238.6 - $282.1 -
1971 $227.1 - $207 -
1970 $220.3 - $192.3 -
1969 $214.7 - $175.2 -
1968 $198.6 - $163.1 -
1967 $192.2 - $170 -
1966 $184.6 - $174.9 -
1965 $177.6 - $166.2 -
1964 $173.9 - $164.4 -
1963 $163.1 - $154.9 -
1962 $160.3 - $166.5 -
1961 $157.5 - $163 -
1960 $167.2 - $154.8 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Liberia's GDP per capita is $851, ranking 184/197, compared to $11,501 in Saint Vincent, ranking 81/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Liberia ranks 188th at $1,871, while Saint Vincent ranks 92nd at $21,272.

Economic indicators

Liberia Saint Vincent
Gross domestic product
$4.78B
2024
$1.16B
2024
GDP rank
163/197
2024
186/197
2024
GDP growth
4.02%
2023-2024
4.06%
2023-2024
GDP per capita
$851
2024
$11,501
2024
GDP per capita rank
184/197
2024
81/197
2024
GDP per capita, PPP
$1,871
2024
$21,272
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
188/197
2024
92/197
2024
Government debt
$2.73B
2024
$1.07B
2024
Debt-to-GDP ratio
57.2%
2024
92.7%
2024
Government debt per person
$487
2024
$10,659
2024
Government debt per person rank
167/185
2024
56/185
2024
Average annual personal income after taxes
$1,191
2026
$12,573
2026
Income share by richest 10%
27.1%
2016
n/a
Income share by poorest 10%
2.9%
2016
n/a
Government expenditure, % of GDP
24.3%
2024
39.1%
2024
Consumer prices inflation
8.2%
2023-2024
3.63%
2023-2024
Unemployment rate
5.93%
2017
18.8%
2008
Population
5887000
99237

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Liberia
Spending

Debt
Saint Vincent
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Liberia Saint Vincent
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2024 24.3% 57.2% 39.1% 92.7%
2023 27.1% 57.8% 38.9% 89.4%
2022 26.9% 54.3% 36.6% 86.3%
2021 29.8% 53.3% 37.2% 88.4%
2020 35.3% 58.7% 32.9% 80.2%
2019 32.3% 48.6% 29.2% 68.2%
2018 32.7% 37.1% 26.3% 69.4%
2017 35.1% 31.8% 26.6% 69%
2016 35.8% 28.6% 27.1% 79.4%
2015 37.1% 24.8% 27.6% 75.1%
2014 33.4% 24.3% 30.4% 75%
2013 27.4% 20.6% 29.4% 69.9%
2012 30.8% 20.5% 26.5% 68.1%
2011 30.1% 22.7% 29.4% 64%
2010 25.2% 25.6% 31.1% 61.1%
2009 23.7% 130.9% 31% 57.2%
2008 21.6% 233.1% 28.4% 50.3%
2007 17.2% 394% 27.1% 48.5%
2006 11.1% 472% 26.1% 44.7%
2005 12.8% 535% 26.7% 50.5%
2004 12.1% 543% 24.9% 58.6%
2003 9.85% 658% 26% 55.3%
2002 13.2% 481% 25.7% 53.2%
2001 12.6% 484% 24.4% 52%
2000 15.2% 489% 23.8% 54.3%
1999 - - 25.2% 52.9%
1998 - - 25.2% 39.5%
1997 - - 26% 38.8%
1996 - - 20.9% 40.7%
1995 - - 19.9% 46.8%
1994 - - 22.4% 52.8%
1993 - - 22.3% 48.1%
1992 - - 25.4% 49.6%
1991 - - 25.5% 52.1%
1990 - - 23.1% 53.9%
1989 - - 27.6% -
1988 - - 24.8% -
1987 - - 23.7% -
1986 - - 22.3% -
1985 - - 21.4% -
1984 - - 23.1% -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1984–1989, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Liberia's government spending was $1.16B, accounting for 24.3% of its GDP, while Saint Vincent spent $453M, or 39.1% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 57.2% in Liberia and 92.7% in Saint Vincent, ranking 91/185 and 29/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Liberia

Saint Vincent
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Liberia Saint Vincent
2024 -1.98% -12.9%
2023 -7.03% -12%
2022 -5.33% -9.35%
2021 -2.5% -7.19%
2020 -4.02% -5.92%
2019 -4.92% -3.45%
2018 -4.7% -1.65%
2017 -7.14% -1.56%
2016 -3.83% 0.04%
2015 -3.74% -2.01%
2014 -4.92% -2.82%
2013 1.29% -5.81%
2012 -2.86% -1.81%
2011 -4.43% -3.5%
2010 1.17% -3.7%
2009 -1.39% -2.85%
2008 -2.68% -1.3%
2007 2.44% -3.07%
2006 4.42% -3.13%
2005 -0.55% -4.3%
2004 -0.56% -2.71%
2003 0.39% -2.51%
2002 -1.63% -2%
2001 -0.98% -1.6%
2000 -0.08% -0.82%
1999 - -1.93%
1998 - -1.81%
1997 - -2.77%
1996 - 1.57%
1995 - 1.08%
1994 - 0.12%
1993 - -1.46%
1992 - -3.25%
1991 - -0.47%
1990 - 1.69%
1989 - -1.92%
1988 - 0.59%
1987 - 1.1%
1986 - 2.32%
1985 - 4.23%
1984 - 2.5%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1984–1989, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Liberia's government deficit, the difference between spending and revenue, was $94.6M, equivalent to 1.98% of GDP. This compares to Saint Vincent's deficit of $149M, or 12.9% of GDP.

Over the past 25 years, Liberia recorded a fiscal deficit in 20 of those years, while Saint Vincent ran a deficit in 24 years. On average, Liberia posted an annual deficit equal to 2.22% of GDP, compared to deficit of 3.91% of GDP for Saint Vincent.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Liberia

Saint Vincent
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Liberia Saint Vincent
2024 8.2% 3.63%
2023 10.1% 4.56%
2022 7.6% 5.66%
2021 7.8% 1.57%
2020 17% -0.63%
2019 27% 0.91%
2018 23.5% 2.32%
2017 12.4% 2.15%
2016 8.8% -0.15%
2015 7.7% -1.73%
2014 9.9% 0.19%
2013 7.6% 0.81%
2012 6.8% 2.6%
2011 8.5% 3.19%
2010 7.3% 0.75%
2009 7.4% 0.42%
2008 17.5% 10.1%
2007 11.4% 7.24%
2006 9.5% 2.74%
2005 6.9% 3.73%
2004 3.6% 2.96%
2003 10.3% 0.21%
2002 14.2% 1.86%
2001 12.1% 0.9%
2000 5.3% 0.17%
1999 2% 1.01%
1998 - 2.14%
1997 - 0.44%

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Outlook (1999–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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Over the past 26 years, Liberia has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 10.4%, compared with 2.2% in Saint Vincent. In 2024, inflation was 8.2% in Liberia and 3.63% in Saint Vincent.

Balance of trade

Liberia Saint Vincent
Current account balance
$64.8M
2022
-$157M
2024
Current account balance ranking
73/190
2022
93/190
2024
Current account balance, % of GDP
+1.62%
2022
-13.5%
2024
Goods imports
$1.53B
2022
$445M
2024
Goods exports
$1.03B
2022
$59.2M
2024
Service imports
$434M
2022
$196M
2024
Service exports
$192M
2022
$366M
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
28.5%
2025
15.3%
2025

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Liberia Saint Vincent
Economic freedom 49.8 60
Economic freedom ranking 163/197 98/197
Property rights 40.4 65.2
Government integrity 25.8 63.3
Judicial effectiveness 23.4 76.9
Tax burden 86.1 82
Government spending 79.5 56.2
Fiscal health 56.9 2.8
Business freedom 38 67.3
Labor freedom 43.4 60.1
Monetary freedom 71.4 77.3
Trade freedom 57.4 58.8
Investment freedom 55 70
Financial freedom 20 40

Economic freedom comparison by year

Liberia
Saint Vincent
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Liberia Saint Vincent
2026 49.8 60
2025 48.5 60.1
2024 49.9 59.8
2023 49.6 63.5
2022 47.9 65.7
2021 49.2 66.3
2020 49 66.8
2019 49.7 65.8
2018 50.9 67.7
2017 49.1 65.2
2016 52.2 68.8
2015 52.7 68
2014 52.4 67
2013 49.3 66.7
2012 48.6 66.5
2011 46.5 66.9
2010 46.2 66.9
2009 48.1 64.3

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (2009–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Liberia is 49.8, ranking 163/197, compared to 60 for Saint Vincent, ranking 98/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Liberia Saint Vincent
Services, % of GDP
41.9%
2024
66.4%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
22.7%
2024
15.4%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
33.8%
2024
3.55%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$4.28B
2024
$1.11B
2024
GNI per capita, PPP
$1,750
2024
$21,150
2024
Total reserves including gold
$600M
2022
$317M
2024
Total reserves ranking
153/177
2022
167/177
2024
Net foreign direct investment
-$960M
2022
-$74M
2024
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$472M
2024
$139M
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$74.9M
2024
-$1.92M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
3.09%
2024
3.84%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
50.9%
2016
n/a

GDP per capita map

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Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (2009–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  5. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1984–1989, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  6. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-03-10)
  7. LivingCost (2026, retrieved 2025-10-14)

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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.