Moving to Liberia from Germany

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Germany to Liberia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Germany to Liberia.

Living there in 2020
162 ↓ 24% vs 2015

people born in Germany 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

The numbers behind daily life in Liberia compared to Germany.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DE
0.8
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DE
3.3
LR
15.3

Germany 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

DE
$8,826
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DE
45.2
LR
1.8

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany 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

DE
15.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DE
6.9t
LR
0.2t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DE
45.0
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DE
35.4%
LR
0.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DE
3.0%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DE
$61,900
LR
$1,600

Germany 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

DE
81.5 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DE
3.2
LR
44.6

Germany 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 Germany 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.

Germany passport

Germany passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting Germany

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Liberia: 0.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Liberia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Liberia safe for expats?

Germany performs better than Liberia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Germany.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Germany?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 45.2 in Germany. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Germany: 88).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Germany, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

DE LR
Population 84,316,622 5,358,483
Currency Euro (€) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages German English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +49 +231
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112