🇱🇷 Liberia
Liberia (Africa) has a population of 5,731,206 (2025), ranking 115 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Liberia: $915 /inh. (2025), ranking 199 out of 211. Economic growth is 5 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 2.9 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 8.3 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Liberia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: marriage (1/186), Women's legal equality: mobility (1/186).
Weaknesses – Liberia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Adults with an official ID (145/145), Net national income per capita (182/184), Infant mortality (191/194).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Liberia has $915 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Liberia has 2.9 %, below the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Liberia has 8.3 %, above the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Liberia has 5 %, close to the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 21.9 % | 2021 | 22 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 5 % | 2025 | 52 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 2.8 % | 2025 | 89 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $11.4B | 2025 | 161 of 201 |
| GDP | $5.2B | 2025 | 167 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $339 /inh. | 2021 | 182 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $830 /inh. | 2025 | 192 of 205 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $1,981 /inh. | 2025 | 193 of 201 |
| GDP per capita | $915 /inh. | 2025 | 199 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real interest rate | 8.1 % | 2025 | 38 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 13 % | 2025 | 40 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 191.31 LCU/$ | 2024 | 53 of 211 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 4.5 % | 2025 | 138 of 210 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 27 % | 2024 | 146 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 8.3 % | 2025 | 163 of 191 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 2.3 % | 2025 | 6 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 74.4 % | 2025 | 14 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 76.6 % | 2025 | 15 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 78.3 % | 2025 | 19 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 2.9 % | 2025 | 36 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 41.1 % | 2025 | 38 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 50.5 % | 2025 | 122 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 8.3 % | 2025 | 170 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current account balance | 2.5 % | 2024 | 55 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $2.1B | 2025 | 144 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 0.6 % | 2023 | 164 of 185 |
| Services exports | $18M | 2024 | 193 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrant remittances received | 21.3 % | 2024 | 12 of 196 |
| Official development aid received | 13.9 % | 2023 | 17 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 9.5 % | 2025 | 23 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $500M | 2025 | 121 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $123M | 2009 | 152 of 201 |
Public finances 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government spending | 34.4 % | 1982 | 40 of 160 |
| Military spending | 0.9 % | 2025 | 134 of 165 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 50.5 % | 2024 | 78 of 121 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 2 months | 2024 | 138 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 17.2 % | 2024 | 150 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $338.8M | 2025 | 170 of 180 |
Economic structure 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 32.7 % | 2025 | 11 of 203 |
| Industry (including construction) | 24.5 % | 2025 | 92 of 205 |
| Manufacturing | 2.3 % | 2011 | 182 of 201 |
| Services | 40 % | 2025 | 187 of 202 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 39.1 % | 2025 | 28 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 73.7 per 100 | 2025 | 30 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 99.7 per 100 women | 2025 | 80 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.9 % | 2025 | 80 of 213 |
| Population | 5,731,206 inhab. | 2025 | 115 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.1 % | 2025 | 134 of 213 |
| Urban population | 56.1 % | 2025 | 136 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 30.1 % | 2021 | 145 of 145 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 66.3 % | 2020 | 150 of 178 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 103.8 per 100 girls | 2024 | 164 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 3.3 % | 2025 | 180 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 57.6 % | 2025 | 184 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 18.4 yrs | 2023 | 199 of 226 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth rate | 30.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 27 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 3.86 children/woman | 2024 | 29 of 213 |
| Population growth | 2.09 % | 2025 | 43 of 213 |
| Death rate | 8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 79 of 213 |
| Male suicide rate | 16.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 97 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 12.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 113 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 54.2 yrs | 2023 | 168 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 9.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 171 of 183 |
| Road traffic deaths | 38.9 per 100,000 | 2019 | 185 of 188 |
| Under-5 mortality | 86.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 186 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 63.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 191 of 194 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 61 yrs | 2024 | 197 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 62.3 yrs | 2024 | 199 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 63.6 yrs | 2024 | 202 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health expenditure | 13 % | 2023 | 6 of 191 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.9 % | 2024 | 108 of 152 |
| Hospital beds | 1.6 per 1,000 | 2021 | 124 of 190 |
| Measles vaccination | 82 % | 2024 | 138 of 191 |
| Undernourishment | 37.3 % | 2024 | 160 of 167 |
| Nurses and midwives | 1.01 per 1,000 | 2022 | 168 of 196 |
| Physicians | 0.18 per 1,000 | 2022 | 168 of 193 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 78.8 % | 2024 | 175 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 207 per 100,000 | 2024 | 176 of 206 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 63.2 % | 2023 | 178 of 191 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 23.3 % | 2024 | 202 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 33.9 % | 2024 | 205 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use | 5.2 % | 2024 | 4 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 8.7 % | 2024 | 4 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 1.7 % | 2024 | 29 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult men | 13.4 % | 2024 | 66 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 17.8 % | 2024 | 67 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 21.9 % | 2024 | 78 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 9.2 % | 2024 | 112 of 207 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 25.1 kg/m² | 2016 | 127 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 23.1 kg/m² | 2016 | 145 of 190 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 1.7 L/person | 2024 | 156 of 202 |
| Average height of women | 155.7 cm | 2014 | 160 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 163.7 cm | 2014 | 184 of 198 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.91 | 2003 | 2 of 205 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.9 | 2003 | 2 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 85.2 % | 2020 | 59 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 12.7 % | 2020 | 67 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 1 % | 2020 | 90 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.49 | 2003 | 98 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 101 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 1.1 % | 2020 | 126 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 1.3 % | 2024 | 164 of 212 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7.2 % | 2016 | 78 of 169 |
| Gini index | 35.3 | 2016 | 85 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 27.1 % | 2016 | 89 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 33.6 % | 2016 | 138 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neighboring countries | 3 countries | 2026 | 81 of 223 |
| Length of coastline | 579 km | 2026 | 97 of 227 |
| Length of land borders | 1,667 km | 2026 | 98 of 230 |
| Total area | 111,370 km² | 2024 | 103 of 212 |
| Land area | 96,320 km² | 2024 | 106 of 212 |
| Population density | 58.3 inh./km² | 2024 | 144 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 6.5 ° | 2026 | 164 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable fresh water per person | 37,221 m³/inh. | 2022 | 15 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 2,391 mm | 2022 | 15 of 180 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Average elevation | 243 m | 2026 | 127 of 166 |
| Highest point | 1,447 m | 2026 | 141 of 229 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 11.7 % | 2015 | 177 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest cover | 66.1 % | 2024 | 21 of 210 |
| Arable land | 5.2 % | 2024 | 134 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 20.1 % | 2024 | 148 of 207 |
| Protected land areas | 4 % | 2025 | 186 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.9 | 2025 | 19 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.83 | 2025 | 67 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.39 | 2025 | 73 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.6 | 2025 | 73 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.42 | 2025 | 75 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.32 | 2025 | 81 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.59 | 2025 | 85 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of expression index | 0.84 | 2025 | 52 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.85 | 2025 | 56 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.84 | 2025 | 62 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.85 | 2025 | 62 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.81 | 2025 | 71 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.13 | 2025 | 72 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.85 | 2025 | 73 of 174 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.78 | 2025 | 75 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.61 | 2025 | 88 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.61 | 2025 | 96 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.02 | 2025 | 102 of 203 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.36 | 2025 | 115 of 173 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.14 | 2025 | 126 of 205 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 27 pts | 2024 | 135 of 179 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.85 | 2025 | 156 of 205 |
| Political corruption index | 0.88 | 2025 | 160 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -1.74 | 2025 | 162 of 173 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.96 | 2025 | 166 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.87 | 2025 | 169 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -1.17 | 2025 | 187 of 203 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women among ministers | 35.3 % | 2025 | 37 of 192 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 35 % | 2007 | 100 of 106 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,947 | 2025 | 130 of 189 |
| Share of women in parliament | 11 % | 2025 | 166 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | No law meeting these criteria | 2025 | 55 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 75 /100 | 2025 | 61 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 75 /100 | 2025 | 116 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 59 /100 | 2025 | 125 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 58.3 /100 | 2025 | 139 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 0 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 6.3 /100 | 2025 | 161 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 25 /100 | 2025 | 172 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 0.3 pts | 2025 | 122 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 3.1 per 100,000 | 2012 | 100 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolitionist in practice (no executions for 10 years) | 2026 | 23 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 40.9 % | 2020 | 57 of 78 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 33.4 % | 2020 | 139 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 23.9 % | 2020 | 143 of 181 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 84.4 % | 2020 | 160 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 628 per 100,000 | 2023 | 189 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 124.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 205 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade union membership rate | 20.1 % | 2010 | 56 of 137 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 2.1 /10 | 2024 | 113 of 186 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $91.00 | 2024 | 128 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $180 | 2024 | 146 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 6.2 % | 2019 | 196 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women married before age 18 | 24.9 % | 2020 | 96 of 144 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 2 yrs | 2026 | 149 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Recognized only by customary law | 2026 | 8 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 6 yrs | 2025 | 174 of 194 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Liberia?
Liberia has about 5,731,206 inhabitants (2025), ranking 115 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Liberia?
GDP per capita is $915 /inh. (2025): Liberia ranks 199 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Liberia?
Annual inflation is 8.3 % (2025); Liberia ranks 163 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Liberia?
The unemployment rate is 2.9 % (2025); Liberia ranks 36 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Liberia stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Liberia has $915 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Liberia come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.