Moving to Liberia from Yemen

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Yemen to Liberia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Yemen and Liberia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2013

per 100,000 people per year

YE
6.3
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
LR
15.3

Liberia performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

YE
$169
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

YE
1.0
LR
1.8

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia 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

YE
109.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
LR
0.1t

Liberia performs significantly better than Yemen across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

YE
1.3
LR
0.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
LR
0.3%

Liberia generally does better on infrastructure, though Yemen leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

YE
17.3%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$634
LR
$915

Liberia generally does better on employment & economy, though Yemen leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

YE
69.4 yrs
LR
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
33.8
LR
63.2

Yemen performs better than Liberia across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Yemen 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.

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting Yemen

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

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?

With 0.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Liberia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Yemen and Liberia.

Is Liberia safe for expats?

Liberia performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Yemen?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 1.0 in Yemen. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Yemen, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

YE LR
Population 41,773,878 5,731,206
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +967 +231
Time zones 1 1