Moving to Ireland from Liberia

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
120 ↑ 12% vs 2015

people born in Liberia live in Ireland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Ireland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Liberia and Ireland 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
IE
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
IE
2.8

Ireland 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
IE
$8,772
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
IE
40.6

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland 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
IE
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
IE
6.0t

Liberia generally does better on environment, though Ireland 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
IE
32.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
IE
22.2%

Ireland 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%
IE
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
IE
$115,600

Ireland 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
IE
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
IE
3.5

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

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Ireland

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

Ireland passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Ireland 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 Ireland?

With 32.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Ireland 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 Ireland.

Is Ireland safe for expats?

Ireland performs significantly better than Liberia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Liberia?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Liberia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LR IE
Population 5,358,483 5,275,004
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Euro (€)
Languages English English, Irish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +231 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112