Moving to Germany from Liberia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liberia to Germany, and you’d need to navigate life in German.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
337 ↑ 60% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Germany?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Germany compared to Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
DE
3.3

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

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
DE
45.2

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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
DE
6.9t

Liberia generally does better on environment, though Germany 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
DE
45.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
DE
35.4%

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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
DE
$61,900

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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
DE
3.2

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

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Germany

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

Germany passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Required
Germany 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 Germany?

Connectivity is usually fine (Germany: 45.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Germany offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Germany safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Germany compared to Liberia?

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

What language do they speak in Germany?

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

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At a Glance

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