MigrantoImmigrants in Liberia
66.9K foreigners live in Liberia — 1% of the country's population
Immigrants in Liberia by country
The 3 largest groups make up 78% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Guinea | 22216 |
| Ivory Coast | 16235 |
| Sierra Leone | 13878 |
| Ghana | 6196 |
| Nigeria | 3595 |
| Mali | 924 |
| Lebanon | 635 |
| India | 520 |
| Gambia | 519 |
| Guinea-Bissau | 330 |
| USA | 329 |
| Togo | 264 |
| Senegal | 249 |
| United Kingdom | 166 |
| Niger | 164 |
| Sweden | 164 |
| Burkina Faso | 161 |
| Germany | 133 |
| Netherlands | 43 |
| France | 42 |
| Spain | 40 |
| Italy | 35 |
| Canada | 35 |
| Switzerland | 21 |
| Benin | 16 |
By region of origin
97% of immigrants come from Africa
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Key facts
Immigrants in Liberia in numbers
Guineans are the largest group by a wide margin
33% of all immigrants were born in Guinea, while the next group accounts for just 24%.
The immigrant population has shrunk 18% since 2020
The number of foreigners living in Liberia fell from 81.3K to 66.9K in four years.
Immigrants come from a wider range of countries than in 1990
The largest group's share fell from 44% to 33%.
The share of immigrants from Africa has grown since 1990
83% of immigrants came from Africa in 1990, compared with 96.8% today.
Immigrant population in Liberia over time
Foreigners living in Liberia, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 74599 |
| 1995 | 189728 |
| 2000 | 135072 |
| 2005 | 78219 |
| 2010 | 92870 |
| 2015 | 104876 |
| 2020 | 81252 |
| 2024 | 66910 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Liberia, by year
| Year | Guineans | Ivorians | Sierra Leoneans | Ghanaians | Nigerians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 32485 | 2182 | 7943 | 9952 | 2393 |
| 1995 | 32238 | 2132 | 124102 | 9723 | 2337 |
| 2000 | 31145 | 2093 | 71154 | 9542 | 2294 |
| 2005 | 25289 | 7592 | 26426 | 6646 | 2713 |
| 2010 | 35375 | 26335 | 12578 | 7069 | 4922 |
| 2015 | 32482 | 36541 | 14536 | 8113 | 5649 |
| 2020 | 26978 | 19715 | 16853 | 7524 | 4366 |
| 2024 | 22216 | 16235 | 13878 | 6196 | 3595 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Liberia
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Liberia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Liberia?
Around 66.9K immigrants live in Liberia — the world's #152 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Liberia are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 1% of the population of Liberia — that's 66.9K out of a total population of 5.6M.
Where do most immigrants in Liberia come from?
Most immigrants in Liberia come from Guinea, Ivory Coast and Sierra Leone — these three countries account for about 78% of all immigrants.
How many Guineans live in Liberia?
Around 22.2K Guineans live in Liberia — about 33% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Liberia growing?
No — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Liberia has fallen from 104.9K to 66.9K, about 36%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Liberia come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Liberia. Their children born in Liberia are not included.
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