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Liberia· by the numbers

5,806,201
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing5,731,206 (World Bank, 2025) + +118,389/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 1433 on Earth

Liberia's population is 5,731,206 (2025) — the 116th-largest in the world and the 37th-largest in Africa, growing by about 118,389 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Liberia Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#116 of 217
5,731,206
Area
111,370 km²
59.5 km² land area
GDP#153 of 186
$5.2B
GDP / capita
$915
2025
#153 economy overall
Price level#99 of 200
46 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
0.07%
1 in 1,433 people on Earth lives in Liberia

Liberia in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population5,731,206 people
#116 / 217
GDP$5.2B
#153 / 186
Average income$830 GNI per person
#173 / 182
Life expectancy62.3 years
#202 / 217
Average height165.5 cm (male)
#186 / 200
Median age18.4 years, half older
#192 / 220
Cleanest air17.92 µg/m³ PM2.5
#102 / 200
Safest countries3.1 homicides / 100k
#100 / 196
Most dangerous3.1 homicides / 100k
#94 / 196
Internet users32.2% of population online
#162 / 182
PopulationGDPIncomeLife exp.HeightMedian ageClean airSafetyDangerOnline
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

Liberia's Population Growth

Yes — Liberia's population rose by 118,389 people (+2.11%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 3.9 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

Liberia Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
59.5 people / km²
96,320 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
18.4 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
62.3 years
M 61 · F 63.6
Average height2019
165.5 cm (male)
female 156.5 cm
Homicide rate2012
3.1 per 100,000
#100 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
17.9 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
56.1 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
3.9 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−9,870 people
negative in latest year
Aged 65+2025
3.3 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 2,861,705Female — 2,869,501
0-4 · Male: 400,4040-4 · Female: 389,9290-45-9 · Male: 373,6405-9 · Female: 364,5525-910-14 · Male: 359,89910-14 · Female: 351,35210-1415-19 · Male: 331,27615-19 · Female: 324,26015-1920-24 · Male: 275,98420-24 · Female: 271,84120-2425-29 · Male: 223,60625-29 · Female: 222,15525-2930-34 · Male: 181,14230-34 · Female: 182,23130-3435-39 · Male: 159,75835-39 · Female: 161,95935-3940-44 · Male: 140,25440-44 · Female: 143,26840-4445-49 · Male: 115,76045-49 · Female: 119,95345-4950-54 · Male: 88,68950-54 · Female: 95,00650-5455-59 · Male: 69,72355-59 · Female: 77,92355-5960-64 · Male: 53,84560-64 · Female: 61,66560-6465-69 · Male: 38,31865-69 · Female: 44,97565-6970-74 · Male: 24,75670-74 · Female: 29,67170-7475-79 · Male: 14,32575-79 · Female: 16,93175-7980+ · Male: 10,32680+ · Female: 11,83080+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Monrovia
1,542,549
2
Gbarnga
86,031
3
Buchanan
75,854
4
Ganta
63,523
5
Kakata
52,247
6
Zwedru
38,269
7
Harbel
38,208
8
Harper
35,503
9
Pleebo City
35,423
10
Foya Kamara
31,052
11
New Yekepa
24,695
12
Voinjama
23,051

Where is Liberia Located?

Capital
Monrovia
Currency
Dollar (LRD)
Language(s)
English
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Continent
54 countries in Africa →
Land area
96,320 km²
Area (GeoNames)
111,370 km²
Borders
3 countries
Shares a border with
Sierra LeoneCote d'IvoireGuinea

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Frequently asked

What is the population of Liberia?

Liberia's population is 5,731,206 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #116 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in Liberia?

5,731,206 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is Liberia's population density?

59.5 people per km², based on a land area of 96,320 km².

What is Liberia ranked in population worldwide?

#116 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in Liberia?

62.3 years on average (2024) — 61.0 for men, 63.6 for women.

What is Liberia's GDP?

$5.2B, ranking #153 of 186 economies we track — $915 per capita.

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