Liberia
West Africa · Africa
Population
5.61M
GDP (Nominal)
$4.78B
Capital City
Monrovia
Currency
LRD (Liberian Dollar) and USD
Avg Salary
$250/mo
Region
West Africa
Livability Index 2026
45/100
Cost of Living
3/100
Avg Salary
22.2/100
Safety
35/100
Healthcare
30/100
Education
30/100
Overall Livability
Institutional Summary
Liberia is a West African nation with a unique history and stunning, rugged coastlines. While it offers immense natural beauty and surfing potential, it remains one of the poorest countries globally, facing severe infrastructure and safety challenges.
Cost of Living
Monthly Rent (1BR)$400
Monthly Groceries$200
Monthly Transport$30
Utilities & Internet$140
Estimated Total Monthly
$770 /person
AI Algorithm Summary
Major Strengths
- • Stable regional presence
Algorithmic Red Flags
- • Significant safety and crime concerns (Score: 22.2)
Economic Performance
📊 GrowingGDP Per Capita
$852
Inflation Rate
8.2%
Unemployment
2.9%
5-Year GDP Trend
Migration & Visa
Tourist Visa (e-VOA available)
Business Visa
Work Permit
Visa Difficulty
4/10
PR Eligibility
Permanent residency is rarely pursued by expats outside of major corporate or diplomatic long-term assignments
Employment Landscape
Avg Monthly Salary
$250
Trending
Top Performing Industries
Iron Ore Mining
Rubber Production
Gold Mining
Subsistence Agriculture
Social Indicators
Life Expectancy
64.1 Yrs
Literacy Rate
48%
Top Universities (QS Rank)
University of Liberia (UL)#
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