Moving to Liberia from France

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from France to Liberia, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
51 ↓ 24% vs 2015

people born in France live in Liberia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Liberia?

Top countries of origin for Liberia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

FR
1.3
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FR
4.7
LR
15.3

France performs better than Liberia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

FR
$6,868
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

FR
32.8
LR
1.8

France generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

FR
10.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FR
4.0t
LR
0.1t

France generally does better on environment, though Liberia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FR
48.9
LR
0.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FR
21.4%
LR
0.3%

France generally does better on infrastructure, though Liberia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

FR
7.5%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

FR
$48,986
LR
$915

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

FR
83.0 yrs
LR
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FR
3.4
LR
63.2

France performs better than Liberia across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between France 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.

France passport

France passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting France

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

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?

France performs better than Liberia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in France.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to France?

France generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 32.8 in France. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (France: 85).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In France, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

FR LR
Population 68,720,337 5,731,206
Currency Euro (€) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +33 +231
Time zones 14 1
Emergency number 112 —