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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Liberia

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population5.73M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$5.25B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$915.332025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth62.32024 · yearsInternet use32.2%2024 · % of populationForest area78.1%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
59.4%

% of people aged 15+·2010

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Liberia2010 · 59.4%
014.8529.744.5559.41960199320251984: 32.1%2010: 59.4%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Liberia in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Monrovia
Country code
LBR

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