Liberia Population
Sub-Saharan Africa · 116th most populous · Low income
Population right now (estimate)
5,895,207
The population of Liberia is about 5,895,207 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 5.9 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.07% of the world's people.
Liberia is ranked 116th of 217 by population. Its population is growing fast — about 2.1% a year, roughly 343 more people every day. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 8.9 million. That is 5.1 times its 1960 population of 1.1 million. Population density is 61 people per square kilometre. 56% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
5.9 million
Yearly change
+2.14%
World rank
116th
Share of world
0.07%
Density
61/km²
Land area
96,320 km²
Life expectancy
62.3 yrs
Births per woman
3.86
GDP per capita
$915
GDP
$5.2B
Population of Liberia, 1960–2050
Liberia population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,139,522 | — | 12 |
| 1970 | 1,466,676 | +2.59% | 15 |
| 1980 | 1,929,253 | +3.02% | 20 |
| 1990 | 2,223,667 | −11.68% | 23 |
| 2000 | 2,928,117 | +3.77% | 30 |
| 2010 | 4,058,890 | +2.94% | 42 |
| 2020 | 5,149,463 | +2.10% | 53 |
| 2024 | 5,612,817 | +2.18% | 58 |
| 2026proj. | 5,853,949 | +2.14% | 61 |
| 2030proj. | 6,366,291 | +1.94% | 66 |
| 2040proj. | 7,681,688 | +1.80% | 80 |
| 2050proj. | 8,910,530 | +1.30% | 93 |
Liberia vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 30.4 times as many people as Liberia. Bangladesh is 22.5 times more densely populated.
Liberia population: questions and answers
What is the population of Liberia in 2026?
About 5,853,949 (5.9 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Liberia's population growing?
Yes, by about 2.14% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Liberia?
About 61 people per km², with a land area of 96,320 km².
What will the population of Liberia be in 2050?
About 8.9 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Liberia?
Monrovia.
What is the life expectancy in Liberia?
62.3 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.