Moving to Liberia from United States

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

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

The numbers behind daily life in Liberia compared to United States.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

US
6.4
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

US
14.2
LR
15.3

United States generally does better on safety, though Liberia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

US
$13,473
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

US
36.1
LR
1.8

United States 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

US
14.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

US
13.6t
LR
0.2t

United States 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

US
37.8
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

US
28.2%
LR
0.3%

United States 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

US
$73,600
LR
$1,600

United States 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

US
80.6 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

US
5.2
LR
44.6

United States 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 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?

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 States generally does better on safety, though Liberia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.4 in United States.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to United States?

United States 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 36.1 in United States. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United States: 86).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

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

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At a Glance

US LR
Population 337,341,954 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