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Liberia
Liberia places highest on Short-Term Share of External Debt (top 2% worldwide) and lowest on Learning-Adjusted Years of School (bottom 1%).
Liberia in the Nations Inquiry Country Index
At a glance
Population
5,493,031
people
since 1950
Land area
96,320
km²
since 1961
GDP per person
1,693
international $, PPP
since 1990
Life expectancy
62.16
years at birth
since 1950
Human development
0.51
HDI, 0–1
since 1999
Unemployment
2.884
% of the labour force
since 1991
The newest published figure for each, the year it describes and who published it, with a line showing how it has moved.
01The country
About Liberia
Key facts about Liberia
- Capital
- Monrovia
- Official language
- English
- Currencies
- Liberian dollar (LRD), United States dollar (USD)
- ISO code
- LBR · LR
- Domain · dialling
- .lr · +231
As Wikidata records them. Official languages are the least consistent — some countries list only a national language, others every regional one. Sources and licences.
02Country Index 2026
Where it stands, topic by topic
Strongest first. Each position is Liberia’s place among the countries with a standing on that topic, built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things.
joint8thof 181
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint58thof 193
From 2 of 3 key statistics
77thof 177
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint96thof 183
From 4 of 4 key statistics
105thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
101stof 182
From 4 of 4 key statistics
110thof 159
From 2 of 2 key statistics
152ndof 192
From 3 of 3 key statistics
155thof 194
From 4 of 4 key statistics
144thof 176
From 4 of 4 key statistics
178thof 198
From 2 of 3 key statistics
166thof 175
From 3 of 4 key statistics
joint164thof 171
From 2 of 4 key statistics
joint192ndof 200
From 4 of 4 key statistics
142ndof 147
From 2 of 3 key statistics
190thof 196
From 3 of 3 key statistics
Each standing is built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things. Select a subject for Liberia’s readings on it, or see every statistic held for Liberia in the table further down this page.
03Highs and lows
Where Liberia stands out
The two ends of its own record: every statistic on which Liberia sits within ten places of the best or worst in the world, plus its strongest and weakest readings overall. Each is turned into a percentile — its place among every country measured — which is what lets a hunger score and a press-freedom rank be compared at all.
Where Liberia does best6
In the top third of all countries measured. 3 are within ten places of the best in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 1stDeaths in Organized Violencetop 35%
Position · derived 59th of 59 · 1 = worst · 0 · 2025
world median 0
- 6thYouth Unemployment Ratetop 3%
Position · derived 177th of 182 · 1 = worst · 2.297 · 2025
world median 12.83 (better)
- 7th
Not ranked by the publisher · 0 · 2024
world median 9.376 (better) · ▲ 3 pts since 2014
- CO₂ Emissions per Capitatop 6%
Position · derived 198th of 210 · 1 = worst · 0.153 · 2024
world median 3.21 (better)
Position · derived 14th of 182 · 74.37 · 2025
world median 57.72 (better)
Where Liberia struggles most19
In the bottom third of all countries measured. 19 are within ten places of the worst in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 1stLearning-Adjusted Years of Schoolbottom 1%
Position · derived 172nd of 172 · 2.207 · 2020
world median 7.941 (worse)
- 3rdPrimary Completion Ratebottom 1%
Position · derived 163rd of 165 · 29.84 · 2025
world median 97.43 (worse)
- 4thLabour Productivity per Hour Workedbottom 1%
Position · derived 179th of 182 · 1.49 · 2025
world median 22.16 (worse)
- 5thEconomic Complexity Indexbottom 3%
Rank 141st of 145 · -2.284 · 2024
world median 0.131 (worse) · ▼ 11 pts since 2014
- 5thGDP per Person Employedbottom 2%
Position · derived 164th of 168 · 3,737 · 2025
world median 47,384 (worse)
- 5thInfant Mortality Ratebottom 2%
Position · derived 5th of 200 · 1 = worst · 63.25 · 2024
world median 12.26 (worse) · ▼ 3 pts since 2014
- 5thMaternal Mortality Ratiobottom 2%
Position · derived 5th of 195 · 1 = worst · 627.72 · 2023
world median 46.65 (worse) · ▼ 2 pts since 2013
- 5thPrevalence of Severe Food Insecuritybottom 3%
Position · derived 5th of 127 · 1 = worst · 37.1 · 2023
world median 4.7 (worse)
- 6th
- 6thHuman Capital Indexbottom 3%
Position · derived 167th of 172 · 0.319 · 2020
world median 0.564 (worse)
- 7thGovernment AI Readiness Indexbottom 3%
Rank 189th of 195 · 15.65 · 2025
world median 40.19 (worse) · ▼ 6 pts since 2021
- 7thDietary Energy Supplybottom 4%
Position · derived 149th of 155 · 2,125 · 2024
world median 2,982 (worse)
- 7thLife Expectancy at Age 65bottom 3%
Position · derived 216th of 222 · 12.38 · 2023
world median 16.39 (worse) · ▼ 2 pts since 2013
- 8thGDP per Capita (PPP)bottom 4%
Position · derived 178th of 185 · 1,693 · 2025
world median 17,265 (worse)
- 8thOpen Data Inventorybottom 4%
Rank 161st of 168 · 31 · 2024
world median 59 (worse) · ▼ 43 pts since 2015
- 8thPrevalence of Undernourishmentbottom 4%
Position · derived 8th of 104 · 1 = worst · 35.5 · 2023
world median 5.2 (worse)
- 9thHarmonized Test Scoresbottom 5%
Position · derived 164th of 172 · 331.75 · 2020
world median 414.32 (worse)
- 9thSmartphone Ownershipbottom 6%
Position · derived 132nd of 140 · 22.68 · 2024
world median 78.78 (worse)
- 10thUnder-Five Mortality Ratebottom 5%
Position · derived 10th of 200 · 1 = worst · 86.39 · 2024
world median 14.54 (worse)
A band is a place among the countries each publisher scores, so Liberia can move because other countries moved. See the Country Index for the full method.
04Over time
Which way it is moving
The published rank in widely quoted reports, edition by edition — each end with the size of that year’s field — and the statistics, not already named above, on which it has gained or lost the most ground.
Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
137th
of 153 · 1999
177th
of 193 · 2023
Ranked in 25 of 34 editions
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International
74th
of 173 · 2012
136th
of 181 · 2025
Ranked in 14 of 14 editions
Gender Inequality Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
131st
of 142 · 2005
167th
of 172 · 2023
Ranked in 19 of 34 editions
Economic Complexity Index
Growth Lab at Harvard University
109th
of 140 · 1995
141st
of 145 · 2024
Ranked in 30 of 30 editions
Government AI Readiness Index
Oxford Insights
146th
of 160 · 2021
189th
of 195 · 2025
Ranked in 5 of 6 editions
Gaining ground
Where Liberia has climbed against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- GDP Growth+64 pts since 2015
- Renewable Share of Electricity Generation+62 pts since 2014
- Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation+56 pts since 2014
Losing ground
Where Liberia has slipped against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Internal Displacements by Disaster-48 pts since 2014
- External Debt Stocks (% of GNI)-38 pts since 2014
05In context
Liberia and its neighbours
A position reads best beside the countries around it. Every position below is a place in the world ranking of 178, not within the region.
Shares a land border with
Placed either side in the Country Index 2026
Across Western Africa
Every country in the sub-region, by its position in the world (of 178 placed).
- =74
Cabo Verde - 105
Ghana - 119
Senegal - 121
Côte d’Ivoire - 123
Benin - =125
Togo - =140
Sierra Leone - 144
Nigeria - 147Liberia
- =150
Burkina Faso - 152
Guinea - 158
Mali - =159
Gambia - 162
Mauritania - 166
Niger - 168
Guinea-Bissau
06The evidence
Every statistic we hold for Liberia
Grouped by topic. Each row gives the newest edition’s rank or position, the published value and the year the numbers describe — select a row for the world median, the best in the world and the trend.
Governance & Institutions28
Central Bank Independence Indexbottom 43%0.574CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)2023
bottom 43% of 191 countries measured
Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)
Liberia 0.574 · world median 0.608
Highest 0.974 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2013
Civic Space Ratings91st of 198position · derived54.84Civic space score (0–100)2025
top 46% of 198 countries measured
CIVICUS · Civic space score (0–100)
Liberia 54.84 · world median 50.46 (better)
Best in the world 100 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)150th of 192rank0.296ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)2024
bottom 22% of 192 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)
Liberia 0.296 · world median 0.387 (worse)
Best in the world 0.749 (Singapore)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
Completeness of Birth Registrationbottom 15%66.3Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)2025
bottom 15% of 185 countries measured
UNICEF · Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)
Liberia 66.3 · world median 98.4 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (53 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Control of Corruption170th of 211position · derived-0.964Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 20% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)
Liberia -0.964 · world median -0.197 (worse)
Best in the world 2.259 (Denmark)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2015
Corruption Perceptions Index136th of 181rank28CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)2025
bottom 24% of 182 countries measured · 182 share 181 positions
Transparency International · CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)
Liberia 28 · world median 39 (worse)
Best in the world 89 (Denmark)
▼ -25 percentile points since 2015
Country Policy and Institutional Assessment53rd of 78position · derived3.008IDA Resource Allocation Index (1 = low to 6 = high)2025
bottom 32% of 78 countries measured
World Bank Group · IDA Resource Allocation Index (1 = low to 6 = high)
Liberia 3.008 · world median 3.246 (worse)
Best in the world 4.225 (Rwanda)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Debt Service on External Debt78th of 109position · derived · 1 = worst9.149Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)2024
top 29% of 109 countries measured
World Bank Group · Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)
Liberia 9.149 · world median 12.93 (better)
Best in the world 0.285 (Iran)
▼ -18 percentile points since 2014
External Debt Stocks (% of GNI)39th of 110position · derived · 1 = worst50.46External debt stocks (% of GNI)2024
bottom 35% of 110 countries measured
World Bank Group · External debt stocks (% of GNI)
Liberia 50.46 · world median 43.94 (worse)
Best in the world 2.213 (Iran)
▼ -38 percentile points since 2014
Government AI Readiness Index189th of 195rank15.65AI readiness score (0–100)2025
bottom 3% of 195 countries measured
Oxford Insights · AI readiness score (0–100)
Liberia 15.65 · world median 40.19 (worse)
Best in the world 88.36 (United States)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2021
Government Effectiveness190th of 209position · derived-1.172Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)2025
bottom 9% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)
Liberia -1.172 · world median 0.101 (worse)
Best in the world 2.092 (Singapore)
No real change since 2015
Government Spending on Education103rd of 123position · derived2.267Government expenditure on education (% of GDP)2023
bottom 16% of 123 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Government expenditure on education (% of GDP)
Liberia 2.267 · world median 3.709 (worse)
Best in the world 16.39 (Kiribati)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2013
GovTech Maturity Index147th of 196position · derived0.36GTMI score (0–1)2025
bottom 25% of 196 countries measured
World Bank Group · GTMI score (0–1)
Liberia 0.36 · world median 0.63 (worse)
Best in the world 0.997 (South Korea)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2022
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index97th of 175position · derived0.613Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)2025
bottom 45% of 176 countries measured · 176 share 175 positions
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)
Liberia 0.613 · world median 0.676 (worse)
Best in the world 0.988 (Australia)
No real change since 2015
Liberal Democracy Index76th of 176position · derived0.417Liberal democracy index (0–1)2025
top 43% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Liberal democracy index (0–1)
Liberia 0.417 · world median 0.353 (better)
Best in the world 0.884 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Open Data Inventory161st of 168rank31ODIN overall score (0–100)2024
bottom 4% of 168 countries measured
Open Data Watch · ODIN overall score (0–100)
Liberia 31 · world median 59 (worse)
Best in the world 90 (2 countries tied)
▼ -43 percentile points since 2015
Political Corruption Index15th of 176position · derived · 1 = worst0.877Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)2025
bottom 8% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)
Liberia 0.877 · world median 0.518 (worse)
Best in the world 0.004 (Denmark)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Public Sector Employment102nd of 135position · derived7.4Public sector employment (% of total employment)2022
bottom 25% of 135 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector employment (% of total employment)
Liberia 7.4 · world median 15.01
Highest 47.1 (Maldives)
No earlier reading to compare
Public Sector Wage Bill92nd of 168position · derived7.513Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)2022
bottom 46% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)
Liberia 7.513 · world median 7.975
Highest 42.65 (Nauru)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2012
Regulatory Quality173rd of 209position · derived-0.865Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 17% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)
Liberia -0.865 · world median -0.093 (worse)
Best in the world 2.113 (Singapore)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Rule of Law159th of 211position · derived-0.849Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 25% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Liberia -0.849 · world median -0.102 (worse)
Best in the world 2.012 (Finland)
No real change since 2015
Statistical Performance Indicators138th of 188position · derived59.12SPI overall score (0–100)2024
bottom 27% of 188 countries measured
World Bank Group · SPI overall score (0–100)
Liberia 59.12 · world median 69.3 (worse)
Best in the world 94.14 (Norway)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2016
Trade Union Density57th of 139position · derived20.08Employees who are trade union members (%)2020
top 41% of 139 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employees who are trade union members (%)
Liberia 20.08 · world median 16.68 (better)
Best in the world 91.42 (Iceland)
No earlier reading to compare
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index74th of 176position · derived0.597Electoral democracy index (0–1)2025
top 42% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Electoral democracy index (0–1)
Liberia 0.597 · world median 0.497 (better)
Best in the world 0.913 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Voice and Accountability101st of 206position · derived0.017Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 49% of 206 countries measured
World Bank Group · Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Liberia 0.017 · world median -0.022 (better)
Best in the world 1.825 (Norway)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Women, Business and the Law92nd of 190position · derived81.25WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)2024
top 49% of 190 countries measured
World Bank Group · WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)
Liberia 81.25 · world median 81.25
Best in the world 100 (14 countries tied)
▲ +19 percentile points since 2014
Economy & Innovation15
Account Ownership at a Financial Institution106th of 139position · derived52.21Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)2024
bottom 24% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)
Liberia 52.21 · world median 72.83 (worse)
Best in the world 99.85 (Iceland)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2017
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added (% of GDP)8th of 158position · derived32.65Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)2025
top 4% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)
Liberia 32.65 · world median 6.572
Highest 47.59 (Niger)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Crop Production Index63rd of 195position · derived115.6Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 32% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Liberia 115.6 · world median 106.23 (better)
Best in the world 189.93 (Senegal)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2012
Economic Complexity Index141st of 145rank-2.284ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)2024
bottom 3% of 145 countries measured
Growth Lab at Harvard University · ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)
Liberia -2.284 · world median 0.131 (worse)
Best in the world 1.729 (Japan)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2014
Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit84th of 179position · derived38.4Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)2025
top 47% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)
Liberia 38.4 · world median 35.95 (better)
Best in the world 88.52 (Israel)
No earlier reading to compare
Food Production Index120th of 195position · derived102.67Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 39% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Liberia 102.67 · world median 106.08 (worse)
Best in the world 177.49 (Senegal)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2012
Foreign Direct Investment Inflowstop 12%8.783FDI inflows (% of GDP)2025
top 12% of 202 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · FDI inflows (% of GDP)
Liberia 8.783 · world median 1.968
Highest 2,221 (British Virgin Islands)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
GDP Growth45th of 186position · derived5.017GDP growth (annual %)2025
top 24% of 186 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP growth (annual %)
Liberia 5.017 · world median 3.396 (better)
Best in the world 19.34 (Guyana)
▲ +64 percentile points since 2015
GDP per Capita (PPP)178th of 185position · derived1,693GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
bottom 4% of 185 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Liberia 1,693 · world median 17,265 (worse)
Best in the world 139,593 (Singapore)
No real change since 2015
Industry Value Added including Construction (% of GDP)80th of 158position · derived24.53Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 50% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)
Liberia 24.53 · world median 24.65
Highest 75.09 (Guyana)
▲ +25 percentile points since 2015
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index144th of 175rank17.74LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)2026
bottom 16% of 167 countries measured · 167 share 175 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)
Liberia 17.74 · world median 56.21 (worse)
Best in the world 1,319 (China)
No real change since 2016
Livestock Production Index113th of 194position · derived104.05Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 42% of 194 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Liberia 104.05 · world median 107.06 (worse)
Best in the world 190.08 (Malawi)
▼ -21 percentile points since 2012
Logistics Performance Index115th of 139rank2.4LPI score (1–5)2023
bottom 15% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · LPI score (1–5)
Liberia 2.4 · world median 2.9 (worse)
Best in the world 4.3 (Singapore)
▼ -22 percentile points since 2014
Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All Productstop 36%6.22Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)2022
top 36% of 143 countries measured
World Bank Group · Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)
Liberia 6.22 · world median 3.66
Highest 29.52 (Bermuda)
▼ -33 percentile points since 2012
Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)20th of 180position · derived21.92Natural resources rents (% of GDP)2021
top 10% of 197 countries measured · 197 share 180 positions
World Bank Group · Natural resources rents (% of GDP)
Liberia 21.92 · world median 1.708
Highest 61.03 (Libya)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2011
Work & Labour17
Average Weekly Hours Worked8th of 182position · derived48.13Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person2025
top 4% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person
Liberia 48.13 · world median 38.89
Highest 54.7 (Bhutan)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Agriculture38th of 182position · derived41.12Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)2025
top 20% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)
Liberia 41.12 · world median 14.38
Highest 85.34 (Burundi)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Industry168th of 182position · derived8.348Employment in industry (% of total employment)2025
bottom 8% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in industry (% of total employment)
Liberia 8.348 · world median 18.88
Highest 39.44 (Oman)
No real change since 2015
Employment in Services121st of 182position · derived50.53Employment in services (% of total employment)2025
bottom 34% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in services (% of total employment)
Liberia 50.53 · world median 59.51
Highest 92.17 (Djibouti)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Employment-to-Population Ratio14th of 182position · derived74.37Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)2025
top 7% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)
Liberia 74.37 · world median 57.72 (better)
Best in the world 86.9 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Female Labour Force Participation Rate16th of 182position · derived72.03Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 8% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Liberia 72.03 · world median 53.36 (better)
Best in the world 82.91 (Madagascar)
No real change since 2015
Firms with a Female Top Manager69th of 179position · derived21.48Firms with a female top manager (%)2025
top 38% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a female top manager (%)
Liberia 21.48 · world median 19.16 (better)
Best in the world 62.9 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
GDP per Person Employed164th of 168position · derived3,737GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)2025
bottom 2% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)
Liberia 3,737 · world median 47,384 (worse)
Best in the world 262,554 (Luxembourg)
No real change since 2015
Informal Employment Rate17th of 97position · derived · 1 = worst81.69Informal employment (% of total employment)2025
bottom 17% of 97 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Informal employment (% of total employment)
Liberia 81.69 · world median 36.83 (worse)
Best in the world 0.857 (Hungary)
No earlier reading to compare
Labour Force Participation Rate15th of 182position · derived76.58Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 8% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Liberia 76.58 · world median 61.66 (better)
Best in the world 87.01 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Labour Productivity per Hour Worked179th of 182position · derived1.49Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)2025
bottom 1% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)
Liberia 1.49 · world median 22.16 (worse)
Best in the world 164.65 (Ireland)
No real change since 2015
Self-Employment Rate19th of 182position · derived78.34Self-employed (% of total employment)2025
top 10% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Self-employed (% of total employment)
Liberia 78.34 · world median 31.84
Highest 91.56 (Chad)
No real change since 2015
Unemployment Rate147th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst2.884Unemployment (% of labour force)2025
top 19% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment (% of labour force)
Liberia 2.884 · world median 5.084 (better)
Best in the world 0.13 (Qatar)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Vulnerable Employment16th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst76.85Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)2025
bottom 8% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)
Liberia 76.85 · world median 28.67 (worse)
Best in the world 0.456 (Qatar)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2015
Working Poverty Ratebottom 24%32.68Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)2025
bottom 24% of 113 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)
Liberia 32.68 · world median 4.885 (worse)
Best in the world 0.007 (Bhutan)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Youth Unemployment Rate177th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst2.297Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)2025
top 3% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)
Liberia 2.297 · world median 12.83 (better)
Best in the world 0.457 (Niger)
No real change since 2015
Education & Knowledge9
Academic Freedom Index90th of 176position · derived0.609Academic freedom index (0–1)2025
bottom 49% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Academic freedom index (0–1)
Liberia 0.609 · world median 0.619 (worse)
Best in the world 0.978 (Czechia)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2015
Adult Literacy Rate155th of 172position · derived59.4Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)2024
bottom 10% of 172 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)
Liberia 59.4 · world median 93.99 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Expected Years of Schooling169th of 195position · derived10.47Expected years of schooling2023
bottom 13% of 195 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Expected years of schooling
Liberia 10.47 · world median 13.34 (worse)
Best in the world 21.69 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Harmonized Test Scores164th of 172position · derived331.75Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)2020
bottom 5% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)
Liberia 331.75 · world median 414.32 (worse)
Best in the world 575.27 (Singapore)
No real change since 2017
Learning-Adjusted Years of School172nd of 172position · derived2.207Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)2020
bottom 1% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)
Liberia 2.207 · world median 7.941 (worse)
Best in the world 12.81 (Singapore)
No real change since 2017
Mean Years of Schooling151st of 193position · derived6.17Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)2023
bottom 22% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)
Liberia 6.17 · world median 9.933 (worse)
Best in the world 14.3 (Germany)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2013
Primary Completion Rate163rd of 165position · derived29.84Primary completion rate (%)2025
bottom 1% of 165 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Primary completion rate (%)
Liberia 29.84 · world median 97.43 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (5 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
Upper Secondary Completion Rate149th of 164position · derived14.25Upper secondary completion rate (%)2025
bottom 9% of 164 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Upper secondary completion rate (%)
Liberia 14.25 · world median 64.87 (worse)
Best in the world 99.27 (South Korea)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Youth Literacy Ratebottom 11%75.0615–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)2024
bottom 11% of 174 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · 15–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)
Liberia 75.06 · world median 98.22 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (6 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Health & Wellbeing19
Dietary Energy Supply149th of 155position · derived2,125Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)2024
bottom 4% of 155 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)
Liberia 2,125 · world median 2,982 (worse)
Best in the world 3,962 (United States)
No real change since 2014
Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six Months31st of 136position · derived55.23Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)2024
top 22% of 136 countries measured
UNICEF · Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)
Liberia 55.23 · world median 40.74 (better)
Best in the world 83.3 (Burundi)
No earlier reading to compare
Female Genital Mutilation Prevalencetop 47%31.8Women aged 15-49 who have undergone FGM (%)2024
top 47% of 31 countries measured
UNICEF · Women aged 15-49 who have undergone FGM (%)
Liberia 31.8 · world median 34.1 (better)
Best in the world 0.3 (Uganda)
No earlier reading to compare
Gender Inequality Index167th of 172rank0.646GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)2023
bottom 3% of 172 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)
Liberia 0.646 · world median 0.351 (worse)
Best in the world 0.003 (Denmark)
No real change since 2013
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index21st of 109position · derived · 1 = worst0.259MPI (0–1)2025
bottom 19% of 109 countries measured
Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) · MPI (0–1)
Liberia 0.259 · world median 0.039 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (Serbia)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2018
Global Report on Food Crises38th of 44position · derived · 1 = worst11In IPC Phase 3+ (% of analysed population)2024
top 13% of 44 countries measured
Food Security Information Network (FSIN) · In IPC Phase 3+ (% of analysed population)
Liberia 11 · world median 22 (better)
Best in the world 3 (El Salvador)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2016
Global Violent Deaths107th of 206position · derived · 1 = worst3.79Violent deaths per 100,000 people2021
top 49% of 209 countries measured · 209 share 206 positions
Small Arms Survey · Violent deaths per 100,000 people
Liberia 3.79 · world median 4.02 (better)
Best in the world 0 (4 countries tied)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2011
Human Capital Index167th of 172position · derived0.319HCI score (0–1)2020
bottom 3% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · HCI score (0–1)
Liberia 0.319 · world median 0.564 (worse)
Best in the world 0.879 (Singapore)
No real change since 2017
Human Development Index177th of 193rank0.51HDI score (0–1)2023
bottom 8% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · HDI score (0–1)
Liberia 0.51 · world median 0.762 (worse)
Best in the world 0.972 (Iceland)
No real change since 2013
Infant Mortality Rate5th of 200position · derived · 1 = worst63.25Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)2024
bottom 2% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)
Liberia 63.25 · world median 12.26 (worse)
Best in the world 1.214 (San Marino)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
Life Expectancy at Age 65216th of 222position · derived12.38Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates2023
bottom 3% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates
Liberia 12.38 · world median 16.39 (worse)
Best in the world 23.21 (Monaco)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2013
Life Expectancy at Birth207th of 222position · derived62.16Years a newborn would live at current death rates2023
bottom 7% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Years a newborn would live at current death rates
Liberia 62.16 · world median 74.63 (worse)
Best in the world 86.37 (Monaco)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
Maternal Mortality Ratio5th of 195position · derived · 1 = worst627.72Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births2023
bottom 2% of 195 countries measured
UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
Liberia 627.72 · world median 46.65 (worse)
Best in the world 0.11 (Cook Islands)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2013
Pesticide Use per Hectare102nd of 178position · derived1.41Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)2024
bottom 44% of 181 countries measured · 181 share 178 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)
Liberia 1.41 · world median 1.73
Highest 37.72 (Antigua and Barbuda)
▲ +16 percentile points since 2014
Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity5th of 127position · derived · 1 = worst37.1Population in severe food insecurity (%)2023
bottom 3% of 133 countries measured · 133 share 127 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population in severe food insecurity (%)
Liberia 37.1 · world median 4.7 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (7 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
Prevalence of Undernourishment8th of 104position · derived · 1 = worst35.5Population undernourished (%)2023
bottom 4% of 165 countries measured · 165 share 104 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population undernourished (%)
Liberia 35.5 · world median 5.2 (worse)
Best in the world 2.5 (62 countries tied)
No real change since 2013
Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five30th of 162position · derived · 1 = worst29.83Children under 5 who are stunted (%)2024
bottom 18% of 162 countries measured
UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · Children under 5 who are stunted (%)
Liberia 29.83 · world median 13.8 (worse)
Best in the world 0.518 (Latvia)
No earlier reading to compare
Under-Five Mortality Rate10th of 200position · derived · 1 = worst86.39Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)2024
bottom 5% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)
Liberia 86.39 · world median 14.54 (worse)
Best in the world 1.26 (San Marino)
No real change since 2014
Violent Discipline of Children22nd of 90position · derived · 1 = worst85.2Children aged 1-14 experiencing violent discipline (%)2025
bottom 24% of 90 countries measured
UNICEF · Children aged 1-14 experiencing violent discipline (%)
Liberia 85.2 · world median 75.8 (worse)
Best in the world 37.6 (Qatar)
No earlier reading to compare
Development & Human Capital8
Access to Electricitybottom 4%34.9Population with electricity access (%)2024
bottom 4% of 215 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population with electricity access (%)
Liberia 34.9 · world median 100 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (122 countries tied)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2014
Cereal Yield156th of 179position · derived1,068Cereal yield (kg per hectare)2023
bottom 13% of 179 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Cereal yield (kg per hectare)
Liberia 1,068 · world median 3,072 (worse)
Best in the world 29,147 (Oman)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
Child Marriage50th of 143position · derived · 1 = worst24.9Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)2025
bottom 34% of 145 countries measured · 145 share 143 positions
UNICEF · Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)
Liberia 24.9 · world median 17.1 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Coefficient of Human Inequality18th of 169position · derived · 1 = worst35.92Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)2023
bottom 10% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)
Liberia 35.92 · world median 17.05 (worse)
Best in the world 4.865 (Slovenia)
No real change since 2013
Gender Development Index167th of 184position · derived0.865Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)2023
bottom 9% of 184 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)
Liberia 0.865 · world median 0.971 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2013
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index153rd of 169position · derived0.326IHDI (0–1)2023
bottom 9% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · IHDI (0–1)
Liberia 0.326 · world median 0.609 (worse)
Best in the world 0.923 (Iceland)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Net Official Development Assistance Received16th of 130position · derived13.87Net ODA received (% of GNI)2023
top 12% of 130 countries measured
OECD Development Assistance Committee · Net ODA received (% of GNI)
Liberia 13.87 · world median 2.579
Highest 101.78 (Tuvalu)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
Planetary pressures-adjusted HDI135th of 156position · derived0.505PHDI (0–1)2023
bottom 14% of 156 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · PHDI (0–1)
Liberia 0.505 · world median 0.678 (worse)
Best in the world 0.827 (United Kingdom)
No real change since 2013
Environment & Sustainability22
Agricultural Emissions156th of 193position · derived621.38Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)2023
bottom 21% of 198 countries measured · 198 share 193 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)
Liberia 621.38 · world median 8,635
Highest 1,044,508 (India)
No real change since 2013
Agricultural Land150th of 209position · derived19.97Agricultural land (% of land area)2023
bottom 28% of 209 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agricultural land (% of land area)
Liberia 19.97 · world median 37.96
Highest 86.48 (Côte d’Ivoire)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Arable Land per Person115th of 206position · derived0.091Arable land (hectares per person)2023
bottom 44% of 206 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Arable land (hectares per person)
Liberia 0.091 · world median 0.109
Highest 1.459 (Kazakhstan)
No real change since 2013
Carbon Intensity of Electricity127th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst314.04Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)2024
top 34% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)
Liberia 314.04 · world median 468.81 (better)
Best in the world 23.49 (Ethiopia)
▲ +40 percentile points since 2014
Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)171st of 190rank0.582ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)2024
bottom 10% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)
Liberia 0.582 · world median 0.45 (worse)
Best in the world 0.263 (Norway)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2014
CO₂ Emissions per Capita198th of 210position · derived · 1 = worst0.153Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)2024
top 6% of 210 countries measured
Global Carbon Project · Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)
Liberia 0.153 · world median 3.21 (better)
Best in the world 0.054 (DR Congo)
No real change since 2014
Ecological Footprint82nd of 126position · derived · 1 = worst1.453Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)2025
top 35% of 126 countries measured
Global Footprint Network · Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)
Liberia 1.453 · world median 2.296 (better)
Best in the world 0.514 (Yemen)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2015
Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)top 10%1.235Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)2024
top 10% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)
Liberia 1.235 · world median 2.738 (better)
Best in the world 0.666 (Chad)
▲ +18 percentile points since 2014
Fertilizer Consumption per Hectare155th of 188position · derived11.68Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)2023
bottom 19% of 191 countries measured · 191 share 188 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)
Liberia 11.68 · world median 87.36
Highest 2,926 (Malaysia)
No real change since 2013
Forest Area10th of 210position · derived78.14Forest area (% of land area)2023
top 4% of 213 countries measured · 213 share 210 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Forest area (% of land area)
Liberia 78.14 · world median 31.08
Highest 94.45 (Suriname)
No real change since 2013
Internal Displacements by Disaster56th of 160position · derived · 1 = worst22,000New displacements by disaster (people)2024
bottom 35% of 160 countries measured
Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) · New displacements by disaster (people)
Liberia 22,000 · world median 4,750 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (Serbia)
▼ -48 percentile points since 2014
Land Under Cereal Production117th of 179position · derived240,000Land under cereal production (hectares)2023
bottom 35% of 180 countries measured · 180 share 179 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Land under cereal production (hectares)
Liberia 240,000 · world median 689,278
Highest 103,715,108 (India)
No real change since 2013
Livestock Density169th of 188position · derived0.12Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land2023
bottom 9% of 188 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land
Liberia 0.12 · world median 0.535
Highest 43.97 (Singapore)
No real change since 2013
Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation72nd of 190position · derived54.39Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)2024
top 37% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)
Liberia 54.39 · world median 35.66 (better)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▲ +56 percentile points since 2014
ND-GAIN Country Index168th of 190rank35.73ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)2024
bottom 11% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)
Liberia 35.73 · world median 47.44 (worse)
Best in the world 71.85 (Norway)
No real change since 2014
Organic Agricultural Area132nd of 150position · derived0.03Organic share of agricultural land (%)2024
bottom 14% of 156 countries measured · 156 share 150 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Organic share of agricultural land (%)
Liberia 0.03 · world median 0.725 (worse)
Best in the world 86.38 (Samoa)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2018
Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per Capita15th of 181position · derived37,221Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)2022
top 8% of 181 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)
Liberia 37,221 · world median 2,528 (better)
Best in the world 445,023 (Iceland)
No real change since 2012
Renewable Share of Electricity Generation61st of 190position · derived54.39Renewables (% of electricity generated)2024
top 31% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Renewables (% of electricity generated)
Liberia 54.39 · world median 31.14 (better)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▲ +62 percentile points since 2014
Water Stress171st of 177position · derived · 1 = worst0.26Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)2023
top 3% of 177 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)
Liberia 0.26 · world median 10 (better)
Best in the world 0.03 (Republic of the Congo)
No real change since 2013
Water Withdrawal by Sector145th of 171position · derived8.43Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)2022
bottom 16% of 173 countries measured · 173 share 171 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)
Liberia 8.43 · world median 62.14
Highest 99.48 (Somalia)
No real change since 2012
Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generationbottom 30%1.754Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 30% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)
Liberia 1.754 · world median 5.769 (worse)
Best in the world 69.12 (Denmark)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2014
World Risk Index105th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst3.64WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)2025
top 46% of 193 countries measured
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)
Liberia 3.64 · world median 4.17 (better)
Best in the world 0.18 (Monaco)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2015
Gender & Equality3
Sex Ratio at Birthbottom 24%103.9Male births per 100 female births2023
bottom 24% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Male births per 100 female births
Liberia 103.9 · world median 105.1
Highest 116.3 (Liechtenstein)
No real change since 2013
Social Institutions and Gender Index40th of 140position · derived · 1 = worst38.3SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)2023
bottom 28% of 140 countries measured
OECD · SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)
Liberia 38.3 · world median 25.2 (worse)
Best in the world 6.7 (Norway)
No earlier reading to compare
Women's Political Empowerment Index63rd of 176position · derived0.823Women's political empowerment index (0–1)2025
top 35% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Women's political empowerment index (0–1)
Liberia 0.823 · world median 0.772 (better)
Best in the world 0.954 (Denmark)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2015
Democracy & Civil Liberties8
Deliberative Democracy Index56th of 176position · derived0.485Deliberative democracy index (0–1)2025
top 31% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Deliberative democracy index (0–1)
Liberia 0.485 · world median 0.339 (better)
Best in the world 0.867 (Denmark)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Egalitarian Democracy Index74th of 176position · derived0.386Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)2025
top 42% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)
Liberia 0.386 · world median 0.321 (better)
Best in the world 0.876 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information Index52nd of 176position · derived0.836Freedom of expression index (0–1)2025
top 29% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom of expression index (0–1)
Liberia 0.836 · world median 0.693 (better)
Best in the world 0.98 (Denmark)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2015
Government Censorship of the Media91st of 176position · derived0.544Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship2025
bottom 49% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship
Liberia 0.544 · world median 0.565 (worse)
Best in the world 3.489 (Belgium)
No real change since 2015
Government Internet Shutdowns107th of 176position · derived0.491Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns2025
bottom 39% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns
Liberia 0.491 · world median 1.023 (worse)
Best in the world 2.081 (Spain)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2015
Military Dimension Indexbottom 16%0.333Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)2025
bottom 16% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)
Liberia 0.333 · world median 0.1 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (76 countries tied)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Participatory Democracy Index82nd of 176position · derived0.321Participatory democracy index (0–1)2025
top 46% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Participatory democracy index (0–1)
Liberia 0.321 · world median 0.298 (better)
Best in the world 0.785 (Switzerland)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Physical Violence Index73rd of 176position · derived0.845Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)2025
top 41% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)
Liberia 0.845 · world median 0.79 (better)
Best in the world 0.989 (2 countries tied)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2015
Peace & Security6
Deaths in Organized Violence59th of 59position · derived · 1 = worst0Deaths in organized violence (people)2025
top 35% of 196 countries measured · 196 share 59 positions
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · Deaths in organized violence (people)
Liberia 0 · world median 0
Best in the world 0 (138 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
Global Militarisation Index111th of 149rank · 1 = worst72.43GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)2023
top 26% of 149 countries measured
Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) · GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)
Liberia 72.43 · world median 100.66 (better)
Best in the world 3.512 (Haiti)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2013
INFORM Risk Index46th of 191position · derived · 1 = worst5.3INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)2025
bottom 25% of 191 countries measured
European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)
Liberia 5.3 · world median 3.7 (worse)
Best in the world 0.7 (Singapore)
No real change since 2016
Political Stability and Absence of Violence129th of 211position · derived-0.137Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 39% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Liberia -0.137 · world median 0.171 (worse)
Best in the world 1.563 (Andorra)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2015
Political Violence by Non-State Actors74th of 171position · derived · 1 = worst-0.451Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence2025
bottom 43% of 171 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence
Liberia -0.451 · world median -0.661 (worse)
Best in the world -3.182 (Luxembourg)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Refugees by Country of Origintop 39%5,117Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)2025
top 39% of 202 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)
Liberia 5,117 · world median 1,272
Highest 5,224,131 (Ukraine)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2015
Risk & Resilience2
Asylum-Seekers by Country of Asylumbottom 41%725Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)2025
bottom 41% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)
Liberia 725 · world median 1,836
Highest 3,718,945 (United States)
▲ +24 percentile points since 2015
Refugee Population by Country of Asylumbottom 31%1,172Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)2025
bottom 31% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)
Liberia 1,172 · world median 12,269
Highest 2,655,191 (Germany)
▼ -43 percentile points since 2015
Mobility & Trade4
Average Time to Clear Exports Through Customs26th of 174position · derived · 1 = worst11.35Average time to clear exports through customs (days)2025
bottom 14% of 175 countries measured · 175 share 174 positions
World Bank Group · Average time to clear exports through customs (days)
Liberia 11.35 · world median 4.456 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Cereal Import Dependency Ratiotop 31%72.3Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)2022
top 31% of 161 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)
Liberia 72.3 · world median 42.8
Highest 100 (16 countries tied)
No real change since 2012
Cost of Sending Remittances50th of 93position · derived · 1 = worst2.833Average cost of sending $200 home (% of the amount)2023
top 47% of 93 countries measured
World Bank Group · Average cost of sending $200 home (% of the amount)
Liberia 2.833 · world median 3.225 (better)
Best in the world -49.69 (Malawi)
▼ -21 percentile points since 2016
Net Migration Ratebottom 35%-0.911Net migrants per 1,000 population2023
bottom 35% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Net migrants per 1,000 population
Liberia -0.911 · world median -0.133
Highest 39.62 (South Sudan)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2013
Poverty & Inequality1
Poverty Headcount at National Poverty Linestop 11%50.9Population below the national poverty line (%)2025
top 11% of 160 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population below the national poverty line (%)
Liberia 50.9 · world median 21.8
Highest 82.3 (South Sudan)
No earlier reading to compare
Money & Public Finance1
Short-Term Share of External Debttop 2%0Short-term debt (% of total external debt)2024
top 2% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Short-term debt (% of total external debt)
Liberia 0 · world median 9.376 (better)
Best in the world 0 (5 countries tied)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2014
Energy5
Net Electricity Imports (share of generation)bottom 44%0Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)2024
bottom 44% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)
Liberia 0 · world median 0
Highest 707.07 (Palestine)
No real change since 2014
Nuclear Share of Electricity Generationbottom 41%0Nuclear (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 41% of 183 countries measured
Ember · Nuclear (% of electricity generated)
Liberia 0 · world median 0
Highest 67.4 (France)
No real change since 2014
Primary Energy Consumption per Capitabottom 5%1.944Energy use per person (million Btu)2024
bottom 5% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per person (million Btu)
Liberia 1.944 · world median 49.5
Highest 766.07 (Qatar)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2014
RISE Energy Efficiency Policy Scorebottom 3%4.753Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)2023
bottom 3% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)
Liberia 4.753 · world median 48.23 (worse)
Best in the world 95.93 (South Korea)
No real change since 2013
RISE Renewable Energy Policy Scorebottom 16%14.47Renewable energy policy score (0–100)2023
bottom 16% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Renewable energy policy score (0–100)
Liberia 14.47 · world median 33.26 (worse)
Best in the world 89.52 (Denmark)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2013
Digital & Technology2
Mobile Phone Ownership130th of 140position · derived70Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)2024
bottom 7% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)
Liberia 70 · world median 91.68 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (Libya)
No earlier reading to compare
Smartphone Ownership132nd of 140position · derived22.68Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)2024
bottom 6% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)
Liberia 22.68 · world median 78.78 (worse)
Best in the world 97.36 (Sweden)
No earlier reading to compare
People & Population10
Crude Birth Ratetop 12%30.96Births per 1,000 population2023
top 12% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Births per 1,000 population
Liberia 30.96 · world median 13.79
Highest 46.36 (Central African Republic)
No real change since 2013
Crude Death Ratetop 40%8.071Deaths per 1,000 population2023
top 40% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Deaths per 1,000 population
Liberia 8.071 · world median 7.303
Highest 25.58 (Vatican City)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2013
Median Age of the Populationbottom 13%18.36Median age (years)2023
bottom 13% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Median age (years)
Liberia 18.36 · world median 31.52
Highest 59.63 (Vatican City)
No real change since 2013
Population Aged 65 and Overbottom 16%3.278Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)2023
bottom 16% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)
Liberia 3.278 · world median 8.32
Highest 44.7 (Vatican City)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Population Densitybottom 32%57.03People per square kilometre of land2023
bottom 32% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People per square kilometre of land
Liberia 57.03 · world median 96.92
Highest 26,145 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Population Growth Ratetop 19%2.198Population growth (% per year)2023
top 19% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Population growth (% per year)
Liberia 2.198 · world median 0.888
Highest 5.862 (South Sudan)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2013
Population Under Age 15top 12%40Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)2023
top 12% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)
Liberia 40 · world median 22.71
Highest 49.17 (Central African Republic)
No real change since 2013
Sex Ratio of the Total Populationtop 38%99.62Males per 100 females2023
top 38% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Males per 100 females
Liberia 99.62 · world median 98.48
Highest 251.08 (Qatar)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2013
Total Dependency Ratiotop 13%76.29People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–642023
top 13% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64
Liberia 76.29 · world median 54.73
Highest 105.18 (Central African Republic)
No real change since 2013
Total Fertility Ratetop 13%3.95Live births per woman2023
top 13% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Live births per woman
Liberia 3.95 · world median 1.962
Highest 6.132 (Somalia)
No real change since 2013
Not currently covered
The newest edition of these reports does not include Liberia. Usually the publisher does not cover it; sometimes it has dropped out of a ranking it used to appear in.
- Adjusted Net Savings
- Agricultural Irrigated Land
- Agriculture Orientation Index · last seen 2023
- Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff · last seen 2013
- Business Ready: Operational Efficiency
- Business Ready: Public Services
- Business Ready: Regulatory Framework
- Children with Functional Difficulties
- Container Port Traffic · last seen 2019
- Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports · last seen 2022
- Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)
- Fatal Occupational Injuries
- Female Share of Researchers
- Female Share of Senior and Middle Management · last seen 2017
- Gender Social Norms Index
- General Government Consumption
- Gini Index · last seen 2016
- Global Innovation Index
- GNI per Capita (PPP) · last seen 2021
- Government Funding per Primary Student · last seen 2016
- Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP)
- Gross Savings (% of GDP)
- Household Consumption
- ICT Goods Exports · last seen 2023
- ICT Services Exports
- Imports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)
- Inbound Mobility Rate, Tertiary
- Income Share Held by Lowest 20% · last seen 2016
- Income Share Held by Richest 10% · last seen 2016
- INFORM Severity Index
- Learning Poverty
- Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP) · last seen 2011
- Median Daily Income or Consumption per Person · last seen 2016
- Out-of-School Rate, Primary · last seen 2022
- Outbound Mobility Ratio, Tertiary · last seen 2012
- Palma Ratio · last seen 2016
- PISA Mathematics Performance
- PISA Reading Performance
- PISA Science Performance
- Poverty Gap at $3.00 a Day · last seen 2016
- Poverty Headcount Ratio at $3.00 a Day · last seen 2016
- Poverty Headcount Ratio at $8.30 a Day · last seen 2016
- Pre-Primary Net Enrolment Rate · last seen 2022
- Prosperity Gap · last seen 2016
- Research and Development Spending
- Researchers per Million Inhabitants
- School Life Expectancy · last seen 2000
- Secondary School Enrolment · last seen 2020
- Societal Poverty Rate · last seen 2016
- Tertiary Enrolment Ratio · last seen 2012
- Trade (% of GDP)
- Upper Secondary Attainment · last seen 2019
- World Energy Trilemma Index
- Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training · last seen 2017
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Nations Inquiry (2026). Liberia: country statistics, rankings and trends. https://nationsinquiry.com/countries/liberia