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Economy of Liberia vs Slovenia compared: GDP & Debt

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Liberia has a GDP of $4.78B compared to $73B for Slovenia, ranking 163/197 and 86/197 by economy size, respectively.

Liberia has $2.73B in government debt (57.2% of GDP), compared to $48.6B (66.6% of GDP) in Slovenia.

Liberia vs Slovenia GDP by year

Liberia
Slovenia
1x
Year GDP, current $
Liberia Slovenia
2024 $4,779,300,900 $72,972,015,197
2023 $4,390,000,000 $69,255,264,238
2022 $4,001,047,000 $59,899,117,741
2021 $3,513,049,500 $61,540,813,362
2020 $3,176,126,300 $53,384,760,135
2019 $3,319,596,500 $53,909,922,736
2018 $3,422,754,800 $53,689,067,640
2017 $3,390,703,400 $48,153,200,135
2016 $3,398,419,600 $44,290,685,824
2015 $3,227,075,700 $42,709,468,275
2014 $3,225,652,000 $49,514,466,380
2013 $3,177,198,100 $47,867,056,859
2012 $2,791,614,000 $46,167,053,954
2011 $2,398,000,000 $51,199,194,599
2010 $1,998,000,000 $47,793,117,241
2009 $1,768,000,000 $49,975,540,955
2008 $1,726,000,000 $55,509,332,322
2007 $1,373,000,000 $47,880,266,543
2006 $1,119,000,000 $39,260,368,837
2005 $949,000,000 $35,947,936,824
2004 $897,000,000 $34,156,553,313
2003 $748,000,000 $29,360,575,032
2002 $927,000,000 $23,214,593,516
2001 $906,000,000 $20,668,868,707
2000 $874,000,000 $20,159,190,702
1999 $441,800,000 $22,609,669,084
1998 $359,600,000 $22,058,635,314
1997 $295,900,000 $20,726,878,752
1996 $159,400,000 $21,470,699,363
1995 $134,800,000 $21,367,422,159
1994 $132,200,000 $16,400,767,070
1993 $160,400,000 $14,449,298,372
1992 $223,500,000 $14,277,261,541
1991 $348,000,000 $14,454,495,059
1990 $384,400,000 $19,832,029,087
1989 $786,300,000 -
1988 $1,038,300,000 -
1987 $972,800,000 -
1986 $840,964,400 -
1985 $851,296,100 -
1984 $848,478,300 -
1983 $823,374,900 -
1982 $863,933,200 -
1981 $846,514,500 -
1980 $854,711,500 -
1979 $814,067,900 -
1978 $717,240,400 -
1977 $673,010,600 -
1976 $596,675,700 -
1975 $577,549,300 -
1974 $486,955,000 -
1973 $386,968,300 -
1972 $368,098,000 -
1971 $341,543,100 -
1970 $323,099,700 -
1969 $306,961,800 -
1968 $276,820,700 -
1967 $261,024,300 -
1966 $244,459,500 -
1965 $229,260,800 -
1964 $218,929,100 -
1963 $200,229,600 -
1962 $191,861,800 -
1961 $183,920,900 -
1960 $190,495,600 -

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

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GDP per capita in Liberia vs Slovenia by year

Liberia
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Slovenia
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Liberia Slovenia
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2024 $851 $1,871 $34,301 $57,186
2023 $799 $1,795 $32,660 $56,064
2022 $745 $1,692 $28,360 $52,347
2021 $668 $1,539 $29,193 $45,914
2020 $617 $1,660 $25,392 $41,767
2019 $658 $1,900 $25,814 $42,373
2018 $692 $1,800 $25,888 $38,620
2017 $699 $1,665 $23,303 $36,180
2016 $715 $1,490 $21,448 $33,575
2015 $693 $1,340 $20,697 $31,336
2014 $707 $1,419 $24,013 $30,572
2013 $711 $1,360 $23,237 $29,634
2012 $638 $1,157 $22,442 $28,787
2011 $568 $1,041 $24,941 $28,716
2010 $492 $980 $23,330 $27,579
2009 $448 $939 $24,502 $27,229
2008 $452 $915 $27,462 $29,461
2007 $374 $873 $23,725 $27,468
2006 $321 $815 $19,563 $25,571
2005 $287.5 $774 $17,970 $23,682
2004 $284.1 $745 $17,104 $22,588
2003 $239.8 $716 $14,712 $20,916
2002 $299.5 $1,013 $11,639 $20,004
2001 $300 $987 $10,376 $18,763
2000 $298.5 $965 $10,136 $17,892
1999 $156.6 $762 $11,401 $17,007
1998 $134.7 $652 $11,132 $15,994
1997 $122.6 $548 $10,437 $15,257
1996 $71.4 $282.2 $10,797 $14,284
1995 $62.1 $254.4 $10,738 $13,637
1994 $61.5 $262.6 $8,244 $13,975
1993 $74.4 $328 $7,255 $12,976
1992 $107.8 $497 $7,151 $12,296
1991 $177.9 $793 $7,229 $12,698
1990 $172.9 $787 $9,925 $13,491
1989 $312 - - -
1988 $424 - - -
1987 $409 - - -
1986 $364 - - -
1985 $380 - - -
1984 $390 - - -
1983 $391 - - -
1982 $422 - - -
1981 $426 - - -
1980 $443 - - -
1979 $435 - - -
1978 $394 - - -
1977 $381 - - -
1976 $347 - - -
1975 $346 - - -
1974 $299.4 - - -
1973 $244.4 - - -
1972 $238.6 - - -
1971 $227.1 - - -
1970 $220.3 - - -
1969 $214.7 - - -
1968 $198.6 - - -
1967 $192.2 - - -
1966 $184.6 - - -
1965 $177.6 - - -
1964 $173.9 - - -
1963 $163.1 - - -
1962 $160.3 - - -
1961 $157.5 - - -
1960 $167.2 - - -

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 $34,301 in Slovenia, ranking 34/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Liberia ranks 188th at $1,871, while Slovenia ranks 37th at $57,186.

Economic indicators

Liberia Slovenia
Gross domestic product
$4.78B
2024
$73B
2024
GDP rank
163/197
2024
86/197
2024
GDP growth
4.02%
2023-2024
1.73%
2023-2024
GDP per capita
$851
2024
$34,301
2024
GDP per capita rank
184/197
2024
34/197
2024
GDP per capita, PPP
$1,871
2024
$57,186
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
188/197
2024
37/197
2024
Government debt
$2.73B
2024
$48.6B
2024
Debt-to-GDP ratio
57.2%
2024
66.6%
2024
Government debt per person
$487
2024
$22,842
2024
Government debt per person rank
167/185
2024
29/185
2024
Average annual personal income after taxes
$1,191
2026
$22,215
2026
Market capitalization of domestic companies n/a
$11.4B
2024
Income share by richest 10%
27.1%
2016
20.6%
2023
Income share by poorest 10%
2.9%
2016
4.1%
2023
Government expenditure, % of GDP
24.3%
2024
46.5%
2024
Consumer prices inflation
8.2%
2023-2024
1.97%
2023-2024
Unemployment rate
5.93%
2017
3.7%
2024
Population
5887000
2124138

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Liberia
Spending

Debt
Slovenia
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Liberia Slovenia
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2024 24.3% 57.2% 46.5% 66.6%
2023 27.1% 57.8% 46.4% 68.3%
2022 26.9% 54.3% 47.7% 72.8%
2021 29.8% 53.3% 49.9% 74.8%
2020 35.3% 58.7% 51.8% 80.2%
2019 32.3% 48.6% 43.8% 66%
2018 32.7% 37.1% 44.1% 71%
2017 35.1% 31.8% 44.6% 74.9%
2016 35.8% 28.6% 46.9% 79.4%
2015 37.1% 24.8% 49.5% 83.4%
2014 33.4% 24.3% 50.6% 81.1%
2013 27.4% 20.6% 57.7% 70.8%
2012 30.8% 20.5% 50% 54.1%
2011 30.1% 22.7% 51.4% 46.8%
2010 25.2% 25.6% 50.7% 38.6%
2009 23.7% 130.9% 50% 34.9%
2008 21.6% 233.1% 45.2% 21.9%
2007 17.2% 394% 43.5% 22.9%
2006 11.1% 472% 45.7% 26.2%
2005 12.8% 535% 46.7% 26.6%
2004 12.1% 543% 46.9% 27.1%
2003 9.85% 658% 47.6% 27%
2002 13.2% 481% 47.8% 27.7%
2001 12.6% 484% 49.2% 26.3%
2000 15.2% 489% 47.8% 26.1%
1999 - - 47.2% 23.8%
1998 - - 46.4% 22.8%
1997 - - 45.4% 22.1%
1996 - - 45.2% 21.6%
1995 - - 53% 18.2%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, 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 Slovenia spent $33.9B, or 46.5% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 57.2% in Liberia and 66.6% in Slovenia, ranking 91/185 and 66/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Liberia

Slovenia
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Liberia Slovenia
2024 -1.98% -0.93%
2023 -7.03% -2.59%
2022 -5.33% -3.02%
2021 -2.5% -4.61%
2020 -4.02% -7.68%
2019 -4.92% 0.68%
2018 -4.7% 0.9%
2017 -7.14% 0.05%
2016 -3.83% -2%
2015 -3.74% -2.84%
2014 -4.92% -4.53%
2013 1.29% -11.2%
2012 -2.86% -4.2%
2011 -4.43% -6.69%
2010 1.17% -5.56%
2009 -1.39% -5.87%
2008 -2.68% -1.44%
2007 2.44% -0.08%
2006 4.42% -1.26%
2005 -0.55% -1.38%
2004 -0.56% -1.98%
2003 0.39% -2.66%
2002 -1.63% -2.47%
2001 -0.98% -4.58%
2000 -0.08% -3.77%
1999 - -3.04%
1998 - -2.39%
1997 - -2.37%
1996 - -1.16%
1995 - -8.19%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, 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 Slovenia's deficit of $681M, or 0.93% of GDP.

Over the past 25 years, Liberia recorded a fiscal deficit in 20 of those years, while Slovenia ran a deficit in 22 years. On average, Liberia posted an annual deficit equal to 2.22% of GDP, compared to deficit of 3.19% of GDP for Slovenia.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Liberia

Slovenia
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Liberia Slovenia
2024 8.2% 1.97%
2023 10.1% 7.45%
2022 7.6% 8.83%
2021 7.8% 1.92%
2020 17% -0.05%
2019 27% 1.63%
2018 23.5% 1.74%
2017 12.4% 1.43%
2016 8.8% -0.05%
2015 7.7% -0.53%
2014 9.9% 0.2%
2013 7.6% 1.77%
2012 6.8% 2.6%
2011 8.5% 1.8%
2010 7.3% 1.8%
2009 7.4% 0.84%
2008 17.5% 5.65%
2007 11.4% 3.66%
2006 9.5% 2.46%
2005 6.9% 2.45%
2004 3.6% 3.59%
2003 10.3% 5.54%
2002 14.2% 7.48%
2001 12.1% 8.38%
2000 5.3% 8.91%
1999 2% 6.16%
1998 - 7.89%
1997 - 8.36%

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 3.37% in Slovenia. In 2024, inflation was 8.2% in Liberia and 1.97% in Slovenia.

Top exports between countries

Liberia
Export category Export value
Slovenia
Export category Export value
Wood & paper products $823K
Machinery & equipment $248K
Textiles & consumer goods $100K
Animal & marine products $17K
Miscellaneous $13K
Metals $11K
Chemicals & pharma $6K
Raw materials & minerals $3K

Balance of trade

Liberia Slovenia
Current account balance
$64.8M
2022
$3.32B
2024
Current account balance ranking
73/190
2022
37/190
2024
Current account balance, % of GDP
+1.62%
2022
+4.55%
2024
Goods imports
$1.53B
2022
$45.2B
2024
Goods exports
$1.03B
2022
$45.6B
2024
Service imports
$434M
2022
$9.52B
2024
Service exports
$192M
2022
$13.6B
2024
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP n/a
74.7%
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
28.5%
2025
80.9%
2024

Economic freedom indices

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

Liberia Slovenia
Economic freedom 49.8 69.7
Economic freedom ranking 163/197 40/197
Property rights 40.4 87.6
Government integrity 25.8 66.1
Judicial effectiveness 23.4 91.6
Tax burden 86.1 55.5
Government spending 79.5 34.1
Fiscal health 56.9 83.5
Business freedom 38 78.7
Labor freedom 43.4 62.7
Monetary freedom 71.4 77.5
Trade freedom 57.4 79.4
Investment freedom 55 70
Financial freedom 20 50

Economic freedom comparison by year

Liberia
Slovenia
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Liberia Slovenia
2026 49.8 69.7
2025 48.5 68.3
2024 49.9 65.9
2023 49.6 68.5
2022 47.9 70.5
2021 49.2 68.3
2020 49 67.8
2019 49.7 65.5
2018 50.9 64.8
2017 49.1 59.2
2016 52.2 60.6
2015 52.7 60.3
2014 52.4 62.7
2013 49.3 61.7
2012 48.6 62.9
2011 46.5 64.6
2010 46.2 64.7
2009 48.1 62.9
2008 - 60.2
2007 - 59.6
2006 - 61.9
2005 - 59.6
2004 - 59.2
2003 - 57.7
2002 - 57.8
2001 - 61.8
2000 - 58.3
1999 - 61.3
1998 - 60.7
1997 - 55.6
1996 - 50.4

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1996–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Liberia is 49.8, ranking 163/197, compared to 69.7 for Slovenia, ranking 40/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Liberia Slovenia
Services, % of GDP
41.9%
2024
57.9%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
22.7%
2024
29.1%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
33.8%
2024
1.54%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$4.28B
2024
$67.6B
2024
GNI per capita, PPP
$1,750
2024
$56,520
2024
Total reserves including gold
$600M
2022
$2.83B
2024
Total reserves ranking
153/177
2022
118/177
2024
Net foreign direct investment
-$960M
2022
-$405M
2024
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$472M
2024
$1.87B
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$74.9M
2024
$1.46B
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
3.09%
2024
n/a
Poverty at national poverty lines
50.9%
2016
12.7%
2022
Gross capital formation, % of GDP n/a
21.5%
2024

GDP per capita map

1x

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 (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1996–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
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  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.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.