Moving to Canada from Liberia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Liberia to Canada — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Liberia to Canada, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
85

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

Who's moving to Canada?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Liberia and Canada stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
CA
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
CA
4.7

Canada performs significantly better than Liberia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LR
$233
CA
$7,646
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
CA
25.0

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada 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
CA
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
CA
14.0t

Liberia generally does better on environment, though Canada 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

LR
0.3
CA
42.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
CA
3.7%

Canada 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

LR
2.9%
CA
5.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
CA
$55,800

Canada 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

LR
65.5 yrs
CA
83.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
CA
4.4

Canada performs significantly 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 Liberia and Canada. To live, work, or study long-term in Canada, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Canada's immigration authority.

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Canada

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

Canada passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Canada 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 Canada?

With 42.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Canada can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Liberia and Canada.

Is Canada safe for expats?

Canada performs significantly better than Liberia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Canada is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Canada compared to Liberia?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 25.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Canada, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. Canada scores 91 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Canada?

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

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At a Glance

LR CA
Population 5,358,483 38,232,593
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Canadian Dollar (CA$)
Languages English English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +231 +1
Time zones 1 6
Emergency number 911