Moving to Finland from Liberia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liberia to Finland, and you’d need to navigate life in Finnish and Swedish.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
6 ↑ 50% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Finland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Finland compared to Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
FI
1.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
FI
4.2

Finland 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
FI
$6,433
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
FI
43.8

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Finland 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
FI
7.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
FI
5.5t

Liberia generally does better on environment, though Finland 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
FI
34.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
FI
7.1%

Finland 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%
FI
7.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
FI
$57,500

Finland 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
FI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
FI
2.1

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

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Finland

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

Finland passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Finland 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 Finland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Finland: 34.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Finland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Finland safe for expats?

Finland performs significantly better than Liberia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Finland is 1.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Finland compared to Liberia?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Finland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 43.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Finland, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. Finland scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Finland?

The official languages in Finland are Finnish and Swedish. In Liberia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LR FI
Population 5,358,483 5,601,547
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Euro (€)
Languages English Finnish, Swedish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +231 +358
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112