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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
Undernourishment
35.5%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Liberia2023 · 35.5%
09.4318.8528.2837.71960199320252001: 34.9%2002: 36.2%2003: 35.9%2004: 36%2005: 35.7%2006: 35.4%2007: 35.1%2008: 34.9%2009: 34.8%2010: 35.2%2011: 35.6%2012: 36.5%2013: 36.4%2014: 36.6%2015: 35.7%2016: 35.1%2017: 34.9%2018: 35.3%2019: 36.6%2020: 37.5%2021: 37.7%2022: 37%2023: 35.5%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Liberia in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Monrovia
Country code
LBR

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