Moving to Liberia from United Kingdom

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United Kingdom to Liberia. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from United Kingdom to Liberia.

Living there in 2020
202 ↓ 23% vs 2015

people born in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

GB
1.0
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GB
2.4
LR
15.3

United Kingdom 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

GB
$6,606
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GB
31.7
LR
1.8

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GB
4.2t
LR
0.2t

United Kingdom 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

GB
41.4
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GB
14.3%
LR
0.3%

United Kingdom 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

GB
4.1%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GB
$54,100
LR
$1,600

United Kingdom 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

GB
81.9 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GB
3.8
LR
44.6

United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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 Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting United Kingdom

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

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?

United Kingdom performs better than Liberia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in United Kingdom.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to United Kingdom?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 31.7 in United Kingdom. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

Both United Kingdom and Liberia share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GB LR
Population 67,791,400 5,358,483
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +44 +231
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 999