Moving to Liberia from Sweden

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Sweden to Liberia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Sweden to Liberia.

Living there in 2020
199 ↓ 23% vs 2015

people born in Sweden 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

The numbers behind daily life in Liberia compared to Sweden.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

SE
2.1
LR
15.3

Sweden 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

SE
$7,770
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SE
44.1
LR
1.8

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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SE
3.6t
LR
0.1t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SE
40.6
LR
0.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SE
3.6%
LR
0.3%

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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

SE
$63,133
LR
$915

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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SE
2.0
LR
63.2

Sweden performs better than Liberia across all family life metrics.

Can you move from Sweden to Liberia?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sweden 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.

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.
Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Sweden

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Liberia: 0.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Liberia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Liberia safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Sweden?

Sweden 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 44.1 in Sweden. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sweden: 85).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

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

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At a Glance

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