Moving to Sweden from Liberia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Liberia to Sweden — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Liberia to Sweden, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
24 ↑ 41% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Sweden?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Liberia to Sweden.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
SE
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
SE
2.1

Sweden 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
SE
$7,770
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
SE
44.1

Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LR
60.0
SE
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.1t
SE
3.6t

Liberia generally does better on environment, though Sweden leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LR
0.3
SE
40.6
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
SE
3.6%

Sweden generally does better on infrastructure, though Liberia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LR
2.9%
SE
8.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$915
SE
$63,133

Sweden generally does better on employment & economy, though Liberia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LR
62.3 yrs
SE
84.1 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
63.2
SE
2.0

Sweden performs significantly better than Liberia across all family life metrics.

Can you move from Liberia to Sweden?

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

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Sweden

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

Sweden passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sweden 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 Sweden?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Sweden has 40.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Sweden safe for expats?

Sweden performs significantly better than Liberia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Liberia?

Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Sweden, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Sweden?

The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Liberia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LR SE
Population 5,731,206 10,596,620
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Swedish Krona (SEK)
Languages English Swedish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +231 +46
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112