Moving to Liberia from Netherlands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Netherlands to Liberia, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
52 ↓ 24% vs 2015

people born in Netherlands 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 Netherlands to Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

NL
3.4
LR
15.3

Netherlands performs better than Liberia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

NL
$8,195
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NL
39.1
LR
1.8

Netherlands 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

NL
13.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NL
6.6t
LR
0.2t

Netherlands generally does better on environment, though Liberia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NL
44.4
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NL
16.1%
LR
0.3%

Netherlands 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

NL
3.6%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NL
$69,300
LR
$1,600

Netherlands 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

NL
82.2 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NL
3.4
LR
44.6

Netherlands performs 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 Netherlands 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.

Netherlands passport

Netherlands passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Netherlands passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Liberia.
Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Netherlands

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Liberia has 0.3 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 Liberia safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Netherlands?

Netherlands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 39.1 in Netherlands. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Netherlands: 85).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Netherlands, the official language is Dutch.

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At a Glance

NL LR
Population 17,400,824 5,358,483
Currency Euro (€) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages Dutch English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +31 +231
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112