What is the population of Liberia in 2026?
Liberia has a population of 5,731,206 people (2025 estimate), which is 117th in the world and about 0.07% of the global total.
Officially Republic of Liberia
Population 2025
5,731,206
0.07% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+2.09%
+119,610 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
57/km²
96,320 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
18.8 years
Life expectancy 62.3 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Liberia
With a population of 5.7 million and a median age of 18.8 years, Liberia has a notably youthful demographic profile supporting an annual growth rate of 2.1%. The country spans 96,320 km² across West Africa, with a population density of 57 people per km² and 56% of residents living in urban areas. Life expectancy stands at 62.3 years, while fertility averages 3.9 births per woman.
Established as an independent republic in 1822, Liberia shares borders with Guinea, Côte d'Ivoire, and Sierra Leone. The capital is Monrovia. English is the official language, and the currency is the Liberian dollar. GDP per capita is $915, reflecting the country's economic scale on the world stage where it ranks 115th by population.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Monrovia
- Continent
- Africa
- ISO codes
- LR · LBR
- Demonym
- Liberian
- Currency
- Liberian dollar (LRD $)
- Government
- Constitutional republic, Presidential system, Republic
- State inception
- 1822
- Time zone
- UTC±00:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +231
- Internet TLD
- .lr
- Land neighbours
- 3
Languages
- English
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 39.5%
- Age 15–64
- 57.2%
- Age 65+
- 3.3%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 0 | 0 |
| 95-99 | 37 | 41 |
| 90-94 | 458 | 503 |
| 85-89 | 2,344 | 2,662 |
| 80-84 | 7,140 | 8,222 |
| 75-79 | 14,266 | 16,665 |
| 70-74 | 23,913 | 28,637 |
| 65-69 | 37,118 | 43,499 |
| 60-64 | 52,273 | 59,804 |
| 55-59 | 67,989 | 76,100 |
| 50-54 | 85,489 | 92,179 |
| 45-49 | 111,322 | 115,703 |
| 40-44 | 136,923 | 140,026 |
| 35-39 | 157,450 | 159,695 |
| 30-34 | 176,693 | 178,015 |
| 25-29 | 214,699 | 213,689 |
| 20-24 | 266,812 | 263,003 |
| 15-19 | 323,725 | 317,002 |
| 10-14 | 356,519 | 348,127 |
| 5-9 | 370,788 | 361,772 |
| 0-4 | 395,935 | 385,583 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 918,902 |
| 1960 | 1,139,522 |
| 1970 | 1,466,676 |
| 1980 | 1,929,253 |
| 1990 | 2,223,667 |
| 2000 | 2,928,117 |
| 2010 | 4,058,890 |
| 2020 | 5,149,463 |
| 2030 | 6,366,291 |
| 2040 | 7,681,688 |
| 2050 | 8,910,530 |
| 2060 | 10,038,635 |
| 2070 | 11,024,771 |
| 2080 | 11,888,869 |
| 2090 | 12,402,844 |
| 2100 | 12,665,395 |
How Liberia Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Liberia | 5.73M |
Countries Bordering Liberia
3 land borders.
- Guinea15.1M · +2.31%
- Ivory Coast32.7M · +2.41%
- Sierra Leone8.82M · +2.04%
Liberia Population FAQ
Is the population of Liberia growing or shrinking?
Liberia's population is growing at +2.09% per year, a change of roughly 119,610 people annually.
What is the capital of Liberia?
The capital of Liberia is Monrovia.
How densely populated is Liberia?
Liberia has 57/km² across 96,320 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Liberia?
Life expectancy at birth in Liberia is 62.3 years (2024).
What is the median age in Liberia?
The median age in Liberia is 18.8 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Liberia in?
Liberia is in Africa.