Net migration in Liberia
Liberia: Net migration was -9,870 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Liberia, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Liberia stood at -9,870.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 26.9% on the previous year and up 35.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Liberia peaked at 281,480 in 1997 and was at its lowest, -712,544, in 1990.
Liberia ranks 151st of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,105 | 1,886 | 2,431 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2,379 | 1,246 | 3,555 | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,143 | 2,530 | 8,156 | 10 |
| 1990s | -24,161 | -712,544 | 281,480 | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,027 | -103,564 | 101,019 | 10 |
| 2010s | -8,924 | -26,796 | 91,981 | 10 |
| 2020s | -8,269 | -11,852 | -5,002 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
More financial sector data for Liberia
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 16.9% (2024)
- Total reserves in months of imports 2.02 (2024)
- Net domestic credit 1.28 billion current LCU (2022)
- Net foreign assets 108.21 million current LCU (2022)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 14.8% (2022)
- Broad money 27.0% (2024)
- Claims on central government, etc. 16.8% (2022)
- Domestic credit to private sector 14.8% (2022)
- Official exchange rate 191.31 LCU per US$, period average (2024)
- Claims on central government 24.2% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Liberia?
- Net migration in Liberia was -9,870 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 281,480 in 1997.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was -712,544 in 1990.
- How does Liberia rank for net migration?
- Liberia ranks 151st out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.