Population, annual growth rate in Liberia
Liberia: Population, annual growth rate was 2.18 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.18 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
44th
of 186 countries
All-time high
10.66 % change on previous year
in 1998
All-time low
-12.01 % change on previous year
in 1991
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Population, annual growth rate in Liberia, 1961–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Liberia recorded 2.18 % change on previous year for population, annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population, annual growth rate in Liberia peaked at 10.66 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -12.01 % change on previous year, in 1991.
That places Liberia 44th out of 186 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population, annual growth rate in Liberia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.47 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 2.51 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 1963 | 2.54 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 1964 | 2.55 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1965 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1966 | 2.57 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1967 | 2.57 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1968 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1969 | 2.59 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1970 | 2.59 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1971 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1972 | 2.57 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1973 | 2.65 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 1974 | 2.7 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1975 | 2.74 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 1976 | 2.76 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1977 | 2.85 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 1978 | 2.96 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 3 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 1980 | 3.02 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1981 | 2.99 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1982 | 2.93 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1983 | 3.03 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 3.14 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1986 | 3.03 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1987 | 2.98 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1988 | 2.93 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1989 | 2.9 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1990 | -11.68 % change on previous year | -503.1% |
| 1991 | -12.01 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 5.93 % change on previous year | -149.3% |
| 1993 | 3.99 % change on previous year | -32.7% |
| 1994 | -0.2413 % change on previous year | -106.0% |
| 1995 | 0.8944 % change on previous year | -470.7% |
| 1996 | 2.91 % change on previous year | +225.4% |
| 1997 | 8.09 % change on previous year | +178.1% |
| 1998 | 10.66 % change on previous year | +31.6% |
| 1999 | 5.68 % change on previous year | -46.7% |
| 2000 | 3.77 % change on previous year | -33.5% |
| 2001 | 2.98 % change on previous year | -21.0% |
| 2002 | 2.63 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 2003 | 0.7997 % change on previous year | -69.6% |
| 2004 | 1.2 % change on previous year | +49.8% |
| 2005 | 4.57 % change on previous year | +281.2% |
| 2006 | 5.75 % change on previous year | +25.9% |
| 2007 | 5.11 % change on previous year | -11.2% |
| 2008 | 4.14 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 2009 | 3.19 % change on previous year | -22.9% |
| 2010 | 2.94 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 2011 | 4 % change on previous year | +36.1% |
| 2012 | 3.6 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 2013 | 2.22 % change on previous year | -38.2% |
| 2014 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 2.08 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2018 | 1.98 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 2 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 2.1 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 2.13 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 2.17 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 2.23 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.55 % change on previous year | 2.47 % change on previous year | 2.59 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.74 % change on previous year | 2.55 % change on previous year | 3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 3 % change on previous year | 2.9 % change on previous year | 3.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.42 % change on previous year | -12.01 % change on previous year | 10.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.41 % change on previous year | 0.7997 % change on previous year | 5.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.49 % change on previous year | 1.96 % change on previous year | 4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.16 % change on previous year | 2.1 % change on previous year | 2.23 % change on previous year | 5 |
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More gender data for Liberia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 2,348 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.9574 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 81,391 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 83,748 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 79,207 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 81,337 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 77,744 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 79,813 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 76,343 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 78,339 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population, annual growth rate in Liberia?
- Population, annual growth rate in Liberia was 2.18 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population, annual growth rate recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 10.66 % change on previous year in 1998.
- What is the lowest population, annual growth rate recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.01 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does Liberia rank for population, annual growth rate?
- Liberia ranks 44th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population, annual growth rate rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population International Monetary Fund
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.