Moving to Liberia from Eritrea

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Eritrea to Liberia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Eritrea to Liberia.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Eritrea to Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2012

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
LR
15.3

Liberia performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ER
$87
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
LR
1.8

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ER
78.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
LR
0.2t

Eritrea generally does better on environment, though Liberia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ER
0.2
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
LR
0.3%

Liberia performs significantly better than Eritrea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ER
5.9%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
LR
$1,600

Eritrea generally does better on employment & economy, though Liberia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ER
66.8 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
LR
44.6

Eritrea performs better than Liberia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Eritrea and Liberia. To live, work, or study long-term in Liberia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Liberia's immigration authority.

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Eritrea passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Liberia.
Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Liberia passport holders need a visa to enter Eritrea.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Liberia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Liberia has 0.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Liberia safe for expats?

Liberia performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Eritrea?

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER LR
Population 6,209,262 5,358,483
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +291 +231
Time zones 1 1