Refugees by country of origin in Liberia
Liberia: Refugees by country of origin was 5,086 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugees by country of origin in Liberia, 1988–2024
Source: UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2024, refugees by country of origin in Liberia stood at 5,086 people.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.1% on the previous year and down 62.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees by country of origin in Liberia peaked at 797,834 people in 1994 and was at its lowest, 30 people, in 1988.
That places Liberia 75th out of 204 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugees by country of origin in Liberia, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 30 people | — |
| 1989 | 50 people | +66.7% |
| 1990 | 735,687 people | +1471274.0% |
| 1991 | 673,433 people | -8.5% |
| 1992 | 520,914 people | -22.6% |
| 1993 | 704,048 people | +35.2% |
| 1994 | 797,834 people | +13.3% |
| 1995 | 744,627 people | -6.7% |
| 1996 | 783,992 people | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 493,324 people | -37.1% |
| 1998 | 365,390 people | -25.9% |
| 1999 | 294,685 people | -19.4% |
| 2000 | 266,926 people | -9.4% |
| 2001 | 244,603 people | -8.4% |
| 2002 | 275,414 people | +12.6% |
| 2003 | 353,340 people | +28.3% |
| 2004 | 335,466 people | -5.1% |
| 2005 | 231,136 people | -31.1% |
| 2006 | 160,543 people | -30.5% |
| 2007 | 91,542 people | -43.0% |
| 2008 | 75,221 people | -17.8% |
| 2009 | 71,601 people | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 70,133 people | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 66,779 people | -4.8% |
| 2012 | 23,428 people | -64.9% |
| 2013 | 17,548 people | -25.1% |
| 2014 | 13,561 people | -22.7% |
| 2015 | 9,972 people | -26.5% |
| 2016 | 6,558 people | -34.2% |
| 2017 | 6,039 people | -7.9% |
| 2018 | 5,508 people | -8.8% |
| 2019 | 5,365 people | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 5,195 people | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 5,384 people | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 5,156 people | -4.2% |
| 2023 | 4,838 people | -6.2% |
| 2024 | 5,086 people | +5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 40 people | 30 people | 50 people | 2 |
| 1990s | 611,393 people | 294,685 people | 797,834 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 210,579 people | 71,601 people | 353,340 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 22,489 people | 5,365 people | 70,133 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,132 people | 4,838 people | 5,384 people | 5 |
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More population data for Liberia
- 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)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Population density 131.49 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 852,118 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugees by country of origin in Liberia?
- Refugees by country of origin in Liberia was 5,086 people in 2024, according to UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugees by country of origin recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 797,834 people in 1994.
- What is the lowest refugees by country of origin recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 30 people in 1988.
- How does Liberia rank for refugees by country of origin?
- Liberia ranks 75th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugees by country of origin rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Refugees by country of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
People who fled their country of origin and are in need of international protection. Refugees are those who have already been granted asylum status in the country they moved to. This includes all refugees, not just those who fled that year.