Liberia: Liberia's Economic Growth Accelerates to 5.1 Percent
[New Republic] MONROVIA -- Liberia's economy recorded stronger growth in 2025, expanding from 4.0 percent in 2024 to 5.1 percent in 2025, with the government projecting further growth to 5.5 percent in 2026, the Government has said.
Monrovia, Liberia - Liberia's economy experienced robust growth in 2025, with expansion reaching 5.1 percent, according to the Government of Liberia. This marks an acceleration from 4.0 percent growth in 2024, with projections indicating further expansion to 5.5 percent in 2026. Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah disclosed these figures during a press briefing, emphasizing the achievements of the government's ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.
The ARREST Agenda, launched in January 2025, is the government's five-year national development blueprint focusing on economic transformation, infrastructure, and public service priorities. Minister Piah highlighted that the economic growth figures signal progress towards the government's development objectives and underscore the government's commitment to translating economic growth into opportunities for citizens, poverty reduction, and improved food access.
The minister also noted significant achievements in poultry production, a key component of the government's economic transformation pillar, aimed at bolstering domestic agricultural output, reducing reliance on imported food, and creating employment opportunities.
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