Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Liberia
Liberia: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 4,018 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Liberia, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Liberia is 4,018, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is up 2.5% on the previous year and up 33.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Liberia peaked at 4,018 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 1,092, in 1991.
That places Liberia 125th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Liberia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,243 | — |
| 1991 | 1,092 | -12.1% |
| 1992 | 1,159 | +6.1% |
| 1993 | 1,208 | +4.2% |
| 1994 | 1,209 | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 1,224 | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 1,263 | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 1,368 | +8.3% |
| 1998 | 1,516 | +10.9% |
| 1999 | 1,605 | +5.8% |
| 2000 | 1,668 | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 1,719 | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 1,766 | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 1,781 | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 1,802 | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 1,882 | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 1,988 | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 2,086 | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 2,172 | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 2,243 | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 2,310 | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 2,420 | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 2,519 | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 2,571 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 2,625 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 2,684 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 2,746 | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 2,806 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 2,870 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 2,940 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 3,019 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 3,105 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 3,198 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 3,296 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 3,394 | +3.0% |
| 2025 | 3,491 | +2.9% |
| 2026 | 3,592 | +2.9% |
| 2027 | 3,704 | +3.1% |
| 2028 | 3,815 | +3.0% |
| 2029 | 3,919 | +2.7% |
| 2030 | 4,018 | +2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,289 | 1,092 | 1,605 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,911 | 1,668 | 2,243 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,649 | 2,310 | 2,940 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,453 | 3,019 | 3,919 | 10 |
| 2030s | 4,018 | 4,018 | 4,018 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 122 New Zealand 4,499 compare
- 123 Costa Rica 4,413 compare
- 124 Kuwait 4,410 compare
- 126 Palestine, State of 4,000 compare
- 127 Panama 3,741 compare
- 128 Mauritania 3,596 compare
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)
- Population 4,018 (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Liberia?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Liberia was 4,018 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,018 in 2030.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,092 in 1991.
- How does Liberia rank for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Liberia ranks 125th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. The working-age population is commonly defined as persons aged 15 years and older. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.