Liberia

Republic of Liberia · Capital: Monrovia

Founded by freed American slaves in the 19th century, Liberia is Africa's oldest republic and has rebuilt after back-to-back civil wars.

Population

5,612,8172024

GDP / Capita

$8512024

GDP

$4.8 billion2024

Unemployment

2.9%2024

Total Area

111,370 sq km2023

Life Expectancy

62.3 yrs2024

Key Indicators

World Bank · latest available

5,612,817

Population

World Bank · 2024

$851

GDP per Capita

World Bank · 2024

$4.8 billion

Gross Domestic Product

World Bank · 2024

2.9%

Unemployment

World Bank · 2024

111,370 sq km

Total Area

World Bank · 2023

62.3 yrs

Life Expectancy at Birth

World Bank · 2024

55.5%

Urban Population

World Bank · 2024

63.2

Infant Mortality

World Bank · 2024

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