MigrantoImmigrants in Liberia
66.9K foreign-born residents — the #152 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 78% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| 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
Africa is the leading region of origin at 97%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Liberia.
Guinea is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Guinea accounts for 33% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 24%.
Immigration has declined notably since 2020
The immigrant population fell 18% from 81.3K to 66.9K, suggesting a slowdown in migration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 44% to 33%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
The share of immigrants from Africa has grown since 1990
The share of immigrants from Africa has shifted from 83% to 96.8% since 1990.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 74599 |
| 1995 | 189728 |
| 2000 | 135072 |
| 2005 | 78219 |
| 2010 | 92870 |
| 2015 | 104876 |
| 2020 | 81252 |
| 2024 | 66910 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Guinea | Ivory Coast | Sierra Leone | Ghana | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Liberia as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Liberia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Liberia?
Around 66.9K foreign-born residents live in Liberia, making it the #152-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Liberia changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Liberia has fallen from 104.9K to 66.9K people, a decline of about 36%.
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