Liberia
- Capital:
- Monrovia
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Western Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Abbreviation:
- LBR
5,853,949
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
5,853,949
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Liberia's population is projected to be 12,608,050 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5,853,949 | 2.17% | 117 |
| 2025 | 5,731,206 | 2.16% | 117 |
| 2020 | 5,149,463 | 2.1% | 120 |
| 2019 | 5,043,721 | 2% | 120 |
| 2018 | 4,944,726 | 1.98% | 121 |
| 2017 | 4,848,925 | 1.96% | 121 |
| 2015 | 4,659,431 | 2.8% | 122 |
| 2010 | 4,058,890 | 4.22% | 125 |
| 2005 | 3,301,015 | 2.43% | 132 |
| 2000 | 2,928,117 | 6.18% | 135 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5,853,949 | 2.17% | 117 |
| 2032 | 6,614,253 | 2.01% | 112 |
| 2037 | 7,278,757 | 1.93% | 111 |
| 2042 | 7,954,176 | 1.79% | 111 |
| 2047 | 8,552,022 | 1.46% | 110 |
| 2052 | 9,131,263 | 1.32% | 106 |
| 2057 | 9,697,547 | 1.21% | 101 |
| 2062 | 10,252,826 | 1.12% | 99 |
| 2067 | 10,751,265 | 0.95% | 98 |
| 2072 | 11,211,061 | 0.84% | 97 |
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Monrovia has a metropolitan area population of 2,396,360, comprising 40.94%% of Liberia's total population.
As of 2026, Liberia has a total population of 5,853,949, ranking as the 117th most populous nation in the world.
Liberia has a net population change of approximately 349 people per day, driven by 479 births, 127 deaths, and net emigration of 3 people.
Liberia represents 0.07% of the total global population and 0.37% of Africa's population.
Liberia has a population density of 60.8 people per km² (approximately 157.4 per mi²), making it the 154th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 51.95% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Liberia is Kpelle (20.3%) , followed by Bassa (13.4%) .
As of 2026, Christian is the largest religion in Liberia, comprising 85.6% of the population.