Moving to Swaziland from Liberia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liberia to Swaziland. 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 Swaziland, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
44 ↓ 4% vs 2015

people born in Liberia live in Swaziland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Swaziland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
SZ
24.7

Liberia performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LR
$233
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
SZ
15.9

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland 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
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
SZ
0.9t

Liberia performs better than Swaziland 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
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
SZ
77.6%

Swaziland 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%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
SZ
$10,600

Liberia generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland 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
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
SZ
39.6

Swaziland generally does better on family life, though Liberia leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Swaziland 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 Swaziland?

With 2.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Swaziland 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 Swaziland.

Is Swaziland safe for expats?

Liberia performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Liberia?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 15.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Swaziland, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Liberia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LR SZ
Population 5,358,483 1,121,761
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages English English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +231 +268
Time zones 1 1