Moving to Liberia from Sweden
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sweden to Liberia? Here's how the two countries 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.
Who's moving to Liberia?
Top countries of origin for Liberia's foreign-born residents.
- 26,978
- 19,715
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Sweden
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Liberia compared to Sweden.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sweden performs better than Liberia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sweden generally does better on environment, though Liberia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Sweden generally does better on infrastructure, though Liberia leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Sweden generally does better on employment & economy, though Liberia leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Sweden 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 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 holder visiting Liberia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Liberia passport holder visiting Sweden
Visa RequiredData: 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 71.5 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.
