Moving to Australia from Liberia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liberia to Australia. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
45 ↓ 15% vs 2022

people moved from Liberia to Australia · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Australia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Australia compared to Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
AU
4.5

Australia performs significantly better than Liberia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LR
$233
AU
$7,691
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
AU
40.9

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.1t
AU
14.1t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LR
0.3
AU
36.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
AU
4.7%

Australia 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

LR
2.9%
AU
4.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$915
AU
$65,130

Australia 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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
63.2
AU
3.1

Australia performs significantly better than Liberia across all family life metrics.

Can you move from Liberia to Australia?

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

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Australia

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

Australia passport holder visiting Liberia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Australia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Australia: 36.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Australia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Australia safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Australia compared to Liberia?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Australia, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Australia?

Both Liberia and Australia share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

LR AU
Population 5,731,206 27,614,411
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +231 +61
Time zones 1 8
Emergency number — 000