Moving to Cameroon from Liberia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liberia to Cameroon.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
4,956 ↑ 16% vs 2015

people born in Liberia live in Cameroon · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cameroon?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
CM
4.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
CM
10.6

Liberia generally does better on safety, though Cameroon leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LR
$233
CM
$246
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
CM
1.3

Liberia performs better than Cameroon across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LR
60.0
CM
101.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
CM
0.4t

Liberia performs better than Cameroon across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LR
0.3
CM
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
CM
1.6%

Liberia generally does better on infrastructure, though Cameroon leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LR
2.9%
CM
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
CM
$4,800

Liberia generally does better on employment & economy, though Cameroon leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LR
65.5 yrs
CM
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
CM
48.7

Liberia generally does better on family life, though Cameroon leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Cameroon

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

Cameroon passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Required
Cameroon passport holders need a visa to enter 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 Cameroon?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cameroon has 2.2 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 Cameroon safe for expats?

Liberia generally does better on safety, though Cameroon leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cameroon is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Cameroon compared to Liberia?

Liberia performs better than Cameroon across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cameroon, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. Cameroon scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Cameroon?

The official languages in Cameroon are English and French. In Liberia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LR CM
Population 5,358,483 29,321,637
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +231 +237
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112