Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Liberia
Liberia: Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate was 2.89 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Liberia, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Liberia is 2.89 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 41.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Liberia peaked at 15.28 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -26.2 % change on previous year, in 1991.
Liberia ranks 39th of 233 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Liberia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.49 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -7.9% |
| 1973 | 2.22 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1974 | 2.07 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 1975 | 2.01 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 1976 | 2.14 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 1977 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 1978 | 2.36 % change on previous year | +12.1% |
| 1979 | 2.39 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 1980 | 2.44 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 1981 | 2.51 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 1982 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1983 | 2.49 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 2.94 % change on previous year | +18.3% |
| 1985 | 2.96 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1986 | 2.94 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1987 | 2.94 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1988 | 2.98 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 1989 | 3.06 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 3.09 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1991 | -26.2 % change on previous year | -946.9% |
| 1992 | 6.65 % change on previous year | -125.4% |
| 1993 | 5.28 % change on previous year | -20.6% |
| 1994 | 2.8 % change on previous year | -46.9% |
| 1995 | -3.16 % change on previous year | -212.5% |
| 1996 | 5.04 % change on previous year | -259.8% |
| 1997 | 0.7488 % change on previous year | -85.2% |
| 1998 | 15.28 % change on previous year | +1941.2% |
| 1999 | 6.63 % change on previous year | -56.6% |
| 2000 | 4.79 % change on previous year | -27.7% |
| 2001 | 2.88 % change on previous year | -40.0% |
| 2002 | 3.27 % change on previous year | +13.7% |
| 2003 | 2.32 % change on previous year | -29.0% |
| 2004 | -0.3068 % change on previous year | -113.2% |
| 2005 | 3.16 % change on previous year | -1129.1% |
| 2006 | 6.33 % change on previous year | +100.6% |
| 2007 | 5.46 % change on previous year | -13.7% |
| 2008 | 4.97 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 2009 | 3.88 % change on previous year | -21.9% |
| 2010 | 3.2 % change on previous year | -17.5% |
| 2011 | 3.26 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 6.73 % change on previous year | +106.6% |
| 2013 | 2.22 % change on previous year | -66.9% |
| 2014 | 2.32 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 2.04 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2016 | 2.35 % change on previous year | +15.0% |
| 2017 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 2018 | 1.99 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 2.03 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 2.14 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 2021 | 2.49 % change on previous year | +15.9% |
| 2022 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 2.77 % change on previous year | +13.3% |
| 2024 | 2.84 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 2025 | 2.89 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.23 % change on previous year | 2.01 % change on previous year | 2.49 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.77 % change on previous year | 2.44 % change on previous year | 3.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.62 % change on previous year | -26.2 % change on previous year | 15.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.68 % change on previous year | -0.3068 % change on previous year | 6.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.81 % change on previous year | 1.97 % change on previous year | 6.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.6 % change on previous year | 2.14 % change on previous year | 2.89 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1439 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7859 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1439 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Liberia?
- Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Liberia was 2.89 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 15.28 % change on previous year in 1998.
- What is the lowest population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was -26.2 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does Liberia rank for population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Liberia ranks 39th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.6%. 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 aged 25-64 years (thousands), 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 aged 25-64 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 25-64 years UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.