Share of the population living in cities in Liberia
Liberia: Share of the population living in cities was 44.46 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
44.46
World rank
83rd
of 229 countries
All-time high
47.07
in 1990
All-time low
0
in 1950
Years of data
15
1950–2020
Share of the population living in cities in Liberia, 1950–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Liberia recorded 44.46 for share of the population living in cities in 2020.
That represents a change of up 20.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population living in cities in Liberia peaked at 47.07 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1950.
That places Liberia 83rd out of 229 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of the population living in cities in Liberia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 3.84 | — |
| 1980 | 14.99 | +290.8% |
| 1985 | 22.24 | +48.4% |
| 1990 | 47.07 | +111.6% |
| 1995 | 22.39 | -52.4% |
| 2000 | 33.42 | +49.2% |
| 2005 | 40.66 | +21.7% |
| 2010 | 36.95 | -9.1% |
| 2015 | 41.45 | +12.2% |
| 2020 | 44.46 | +7.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1970s | 1.92 | 0 | 3.84 | 2 |
| 1980s | 18.62 | 14.99 | 22.24 | 2 |
| 1990s | 34.73 | 22.39 | 47.07 | 2 |
| 2000s | 37.04 | 33.42 | 40.66 | 2 |
| 2010s | 39.2 | 36.95 | 41.45 | 2 |
| 2020s | 44.46 | 44.46 | 44.46 | 1 |
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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)
- Population growth rate 0.189 (2100)
- Population density 131.49 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 852,118 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population living in cities in Liberia?
- Share of the population living in cities in Liberia was 44.46 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population living in cities recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 47.07 in 1990.
- What is the lowest share of the population living in cities recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1950.
- How does Liberia rank for share of the population living in cities?
- Liberia ranks 83rd out of 229 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of the population living in cities rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population living in cities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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