International migrant stock, total in Liberia
Liberia: International migrant stock, total was 72,423 in 2024. ▼ Falling
International migrant stock, total in Liberia, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrant stock, total in Liberia is 72,423, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is down 35.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock, total in Liberia peaked at 208,563 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 72,423, in 2024.
Liberia ranks 149th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
International migrant stock, total in Liberia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 94,964 | — |
| 1995 | 208,563 | +119.6% |
| 2000 | 151,868 | -27.2% |
| 2005 | 87,217 | -42.6% |
| 2010 | 99,165 | +13.7% |
| 2015 | 112,111 | +13.1% |
| 2020 | 87,947 | -21.6% |
| 2024 | 72,423 | -17.7% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 72,423 is below the median for low income countries, which is 387,101, 19% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 72,423 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568, 23% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 151,764 | 94,964 | 208,563 | 2 |
| 2000s | 119,542 | 87,217 | 151,868 | 2 |
| 2010s | 105,638 | 99,165 | 112,111 | 2 |
| 2020s | 80,185 | 72,423 | 87,947 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
More financial sector data for Liberia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0084 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 7.73 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0062 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 5.64 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0084 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 7.73 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrant stock, total in Liberia?
- International migrant stock, total in Liberia was 72,423 in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest international migrant stock, total recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 208,563 in 1995.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock, total recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 72,423 in 2024.
- How does Liberia rank for international migrant stock, total?
- Liberia ranks 149th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock, total rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International migrant stock, total is the number of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.