Remittance Outflows Statistics in Liberia (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, personal remittances paid in Liberia came to $150.8 million in 2024. Up from $139.1 million in 2023 to $150.8 million in 2024. Liberia ranks #18 of 42 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #119 of 181 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- $150.8 million (2024)
- Remittance Outflows in Liberia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +8.4% (2024)
- Up from $139.1 million in 2023 to $150.8 million in 2024.
- CAGR 2004–2024
- +40.2% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from $176,171.4 in 2004 to $150.8 million in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- $176,171.4 (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $176,171.4 in 2004 to $150.8 million in 2024.
- Peak value (2012)
- $434.5 million (2012)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is $150.8 million.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #18 of 42 (2024)
- Liberia ranks 18 of 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #119 of 181 (2024)
- Liberia ranks 119 of 181 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- $271 million (2024)
- Liberia ($150.8 million) is below the average of $271 million across the 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- $122.1 million (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -10%); not an official figure.
- International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
- 1.3% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Liberia (2024)
- 32.2% (2024)
- 32.2% of the population in Liberia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 5.6 million (2024)
- Liberia had a population of 5.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2024
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 150.8M | +8.4% |
| 2023 | 139.1M | +4.8% |
| 2022 | 132.7M | −4.0% |
| 2021 | 138.3M | +7.7% |
| 2020 | 128.4M | −48.9% |
| 2019 | 251.2M | −25.9% |
| 2018 | 339.1M | +7.5% |
| 2017 | 315.5M | −11.6% |
| 2016 | 357M | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 339.8M | −6.8% |
| 2014 | 364.4M | −7.7% |
| 2013 | 394.9M | −9.1% |
| 2012 | 434.5M | +41.7% |
| 2011 | 306.6M | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 300.5M | +29707.3% |
| 2009 | 1M | +109.7% |
| 2008 | 480,663 | +88.3% |
| 2007 | 255,220 | +19.7% |
| 2006 | 213,167 | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 193,789 | +10.0% |
| 2004 | 176,171 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for personal remittances paid in Liberia?
Personal remittances paid in Liberia stood at $150.8 million in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does Liberia compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Liberia ranks 18 of 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with $150.8 million versus a regional average of $271 million (latest values per country).
Where does Liberia rank globally on remittance outflows?
Liberia ranks 119 of 181 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
BM.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT, 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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