Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Liberia
Liberia: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was -0.6122 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-0.6122 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 980.6%
World rank
99th
of 236 countries
All-time high
6.11 % change on previous year
in 1998
All-time low
-5.51 % change on previous year
in 1990
Years of data
73
1951–2023
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Liberia, 1951–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Liberia recorded -0.6122 % change on previous year for natural population growth, annual growth rate in 2023.
That represents a change of down 980.6% on the previous year and up 83.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Liberia peaked at 6.11 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -5.51 % change on previous year, in 1990.
That places Liberia 99th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Liberia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 2.57 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 2.36 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 1953 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -17.7% |
| 1954 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -13.0% |
| 1955 | 1.44 % change on previous year | -14.5% |
| 1956 | 1.78 % change on previous year | +23.2% |
| 1957 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -15.1% |
| 1958 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -29.5% |
| 1959 | 1.32 % change on previous year | +23.7% |
| 1960 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -13.6% |
| 1961 | 1.21 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 1962 | 1.24 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 1963 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 1964 | 0.5131 % change on previous year | -55.4% |
| 1965 | 0.872 % change on previous year | +70.0% |
| 1966 | 0.1518 % change on previous year | -82.6% |
| 1967 | 0.7958 % change on previous year | +424.2% |
| 1968 | 0.5263 % change on previous year | -33.9% |
| 1969 | 0.7937 % change on previous year | +50.8% |
| 1970 | -1.07 % change on previous year | -234.5% |
| 1971 | -0.2167 % change on previous year | -79.7% |
| 1972 | 2.49 % change on previous year | -1250.6% |
| 1973 | 2.14 % change on previous year | -14.4% |
| 1974 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -15.7% |
| 1975 | 1.98 % change on previous year | +9.8% |
| 1976 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 1977 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -15.0% |
| 1978 | 1.68 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 1979 | 1.6 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 1980 | -0.4599 % change on previous year | -128.8% |
| 1981 | -0.083 % change on previous year | -81.9% |
| 1982 | -0.8597 % change on previous year | +935.6% |
| 1983 | -0.4627 % change on previous year | -46.2% |
| 1984 | 0.1501 % change on previous year | -132.4% |
| 1985 | -2.14 % change on previous year | -1524.7% |
| 1986 | 0.1867 % change on previous year | -108.7% |
| 1987 | -2.54 % change on previous year | -1459.5% |
| 1988 | -1.98 % change on previous year | -22.0% |
| 1989 | -1.99 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1990 | -5.51 % change on previous year | +177.6% |
| 1991 | 2.14 % change on previous year | -138.9% |
| 1992 | -0.066 % change on previous year | -103.1% |
| 1993 | -1.14 % change on previous year | +1632.4% |
| 1994 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -204.8% |
| 1995 | 1.6 % change on previous year | +33.2% |
| 1996 | 2.6 % change on previous year | +63.0% |
| 1997 | 0.7996 % change on previous year | -69.3% |
| 1998 | 6.11 % change on previous year | +664.2% |
| 1999 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -59.5% |
| 2000 | 2.55 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 0.6973 % change on previous year | -72.7% |
| 2002 | 0.1749 % change on previous year | -74.9% |
| 2003 | -2.04 % change on previous year | -1264.0% |
| 2004 | 3.58 % change on previous year | -276.0% |
| 2005 | 0.5574 % change on previous year | -84.4% |
| 2006 | 2.03 % change on previous year | +264.6% |
| 2007 | -0.228 % change on previous year | -111.2% |
| 2008 | -1.46 % change on previous year | +538.2% |
| 2009 | -1.89 % change on previous year | +29.6% |
| 2010 | -2.15 % change on previous year | +14.1% |
| 2011 | -2.8 % change on previous year | +29.9% |
| 2012 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -169.4% |
| 2013 | -3.65 % change on previous year | -287.9% |
| 2014 | -4.89 % change on previous year | +34.1% |
| 2015 | -3.04 % change on previous year | -37.8% |
| 2016 | 0.8393 % change on previous year | -127.6% |
| 2017 | -1.49 % change on previous year | -277.8% |
| 2018 | -1.23 % change on previous year | -17.3% |
| 2019 | -1.63 % change on previous year | +32.2% |
| 2020 | -2.06 % change on previous year | +26.0% |
| 2021 | -1.76 % change on previous year | -14.5% |
| 2022 | 0.0695 % change on previous year | -104.0% |
| 2023 | -0.6122 % change on previous year | -980.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.74 % change on previous year | 1.06 % change on previous year | 2.57 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 0.8399 % change on previous year | 0.1518 % change on previous year | 1.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.39 % change on previous year | -1.07 % change on previous year | 2.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.02 % change on previous year | -2.54 % change on previous year | 0.1867 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.02 % change on previous year | -5.51 % change on previous year | 6.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3988 % change on previous year | -2.04 % change on previous year | 3.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.81 % change on previous year | -4.89 % change on previous year | 1.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.09 % change on previous year | -2.06 % change on previous year | 0.0695 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 96 Mali -0.2668 % change on previous year compare
- 97 Zambia -0.304 % change on previous year compare
- 98 Niue -0.5931 % change on previous year compare
- 100 North Macedonia -0.6173 % change on previous year compare
- 101 Türkiye -0.782 % change on previous year compare
- 102 Mozambique -0.8167 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Liberia
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2874 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 8,891 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.07 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3986 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.189 (2100)
- Population density 131.49 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 852,118 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.189 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2.07 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -2.18 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in Liberia?
- Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Liberia was -0.6122 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.11 % change on previous year in 1998.
- What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.51 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does Liberia rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
- Liberia ranks 99th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.2%. 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 Natural population growth, 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 Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Natural population growth Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.