Mobile Money Transactions Statistics in Liberia (2026)
As of 2023, mobile money transaction volume in Liberia was 143,949.3 per year per 1,000 adults, per IMF Financial Access Survey data. Up from 117,089 per year per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 143,949.3 per year per 1,000 adults in 2023. Liberia ranks #11 of 38 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #11 of 72 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 143,949.3 per year per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Mobile Money Transactions in Liberia as of 2023, the most recent observation in IMF Financial Access Survey data.
- Change since 2022
- +22.9% (2023)
- Up from 117,089 per year per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 143,949.3 per year per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- CAGR 2012–2023
- +69.2% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from 441.3 per year per 1,000 adults in 2012 to 143,949.3 per year per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2012)
- 441.3 per year per 1,000 adults (2012)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 441.3 per year per 1,000 adults in 2012 to 143,949.3 per year per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Record high (2023)
- 143,949.3 per year per 1,000 adults (2023)
- The 2023 value is the highest in the available IMF Financial Access Survey series for Liberia.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #11 of 38 (2023)
- Liberia ranks 11 of 38 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #11 of 72 (2023)
- Liberia ranks 11 of 72 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 118,786.3 per year per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Liberia (143,949.3 per year per 1,000 adults) is above the average of 118,786.3 per year per 1,000 adults across the 38 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 218,928.9 per year per 1,000 adults (2026)
- Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 8-year trend (96.5%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
- Mobile money transactions during the reference year (number) (2023)
- 474,456,327.7 per year (count) (2023)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Liberia (2024)
- 32.2% (2024)
- 32.2% of the population in Liberia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 5.6 million (2024)
- Liberia had a population of 5.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2012–2023
| Year | transactions per year per 1,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 143,949 | +22.9% |
| 2022 | 117,089 | +33.9% |
| 2021 | 87,457 | +119.2% |
| 2020 | 39,889 | +181.2% |
| 2019 | 14,186 | +293.2% |
| 2018 | 3,608 | +134.8% |
| 2017 | 1,537 | +136.9% |
| 2015 | 649 | −0.3% |
| 2014 | 651 | −13.6% |
| 2013 | 754 | +70.8% |
| 2012 | 441 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for mobile money transaction volume in Liberia?
Mobile money transaction volume in Liberia stood at 143,949.3 per year per 1,000 adults in 2023, according to IMF Financial Access Survey data.
How recent is the mobile money transactions data for Liberia?
The most recent observation is from 2023. IMF Financial Access Survey data is reported with a lag, so 2023 is the latest available year for Liberia.
Where does the mobile money transactions data for Liberia come from?
The data comes from the IMF Financial Access Survey (indicator FA66N.PTADLT_NUM). The latest observation for Liberia is from 2023; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has mobile money transactions in Liberia changed over time?
IMF Financial Access Survey data show a rise from 441.3 per year per 1,000 adults in 2012 to 143,949.3 per year per 1,000 adults in 2023.
How does Liberia compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Liberia ranks 11 of 38 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 143,949.3 per year per 1,000 adults versus a regional average of 118,786.3 per year per 1,000 adults (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: IMF Financial Access Survey, indicator
FA66N.PTADLT_NUM, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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