Moving to Liberia from Louisiana

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
399 ↓ 23% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Liberia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Liberia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

LA
40.6%
LR
9.9%

Liberia performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

LA
84.9%
LR
34.0%

Louisiana performs better than Liberia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LA
3.9%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

LA
$55,662
LR
$1,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

LA
73.1 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs

Louisiana performs better than Liberia across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Required
United States passport holders need a visa to enter Liberia.
Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Liberia passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Liberia?

Usually fine from major cities in Liberia. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Louisiana?

Liberia performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Liberia?

Both Louisiana and Liberia share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

LR
Population 4,533,372 5,358,483
Currency United States Dollar ($) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +231
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911