Liberia
Republic of Liberia
Western Africa · LBR
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Liberia
Liberia is a good choice for travelers who want a more offbeat West African route with beaches, forest, and a capital that still feels locally grounded. The strongest trips are compact and based around Monrovia with one or two nature or coast add-ons.
Popular For
Things To See
- Monrovia
- Sapo National Park
- Buchanan
- Providence Island
- Robertsport
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- Road and weather conditions matter a lot, so keep the route simple.
- Monrovia plus one coast or forest stop is usually enough for a first visit.
- This is more rewarding as a focused trip than as a broad touring destination.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Liberia.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Monrovia
- Population
- 5,248,621
- Area
- 111,369 km²
- Region
- Western Africa
Languages
- English
Currency
Liberian dollar ($)
LRD
Exchange rate unavailable for USD.
Cost of Living (World Bank)
45.5
Price level index (US = 100)
Safety & Peace
lower score = more peaceful · 1.0–3.5 scale
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Monrovia (6.30°N, 10.80°W).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
15/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 2/100
- Lived safety
- 48/100
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal❌
- Relationship recognitionNone
- Adoption recognition❌
- Anti-discrimination laws❌
- Employment protections❌
- Legal gender recognition❌
- Conversion therapy ban❌
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.510
Low human development
- 5-year change
- +0.015
- 10-year change
- +0.029
- Trend
- improving
- Data year
- 2023
- Gender Dev. Index (GDI)
- 0.865
- Gender Inequality Index (GII)
- 0.646
- Planetary-adjusted HDI (PHDI)
- 0.505
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 4.0%
- Forest cover
- 78.1%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 26
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 14
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
23/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
0/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
There was no change to the advisory level. The “health” risk indictor was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Liberia due to crime, unrest, and health. Advisory summary Crime Violent crime, such as armed robbery are common in urban areas, crowded markets, and public beaches. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious crimes. If traveling outside the capital city of Monrovia, try to finish your trip during daylight hours. It’s safer to avoid travel at night due to safety and security concerns. Unrest Demonstrations occur regularly. They have on occasion resulted in violence or use of tear gas by authorities. Large-scale demonstrations related to the local political situation may occur with little notice. Demonstrations may disrupt transportation and other essential services Health The health infrastructure in Liberia is inadequate. Health services, hygiene, and quality control do not meet U.S. standards of care. Pharmacies are not well regulated. Locally available medications may be unsafe. Medical services for routine and emergency procedures are limited. Health facilities are available in major cities. It may be harder to find adequate health care in rural areas. Public medical clinics lack basic resources and supplies. Review the Health section of the Travel Guidance on this page for more information. U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling outside the capital or between counties after dark due to the safety and security risk. The only exception is travel to and from Roberts International Airport. U.S. citizens in Liberia are advised to take the same precautions. If you decide to travel to Liberia: Review our information on Crime Abroad and Victims of Crime. Review our information on U.S. Citizens Missing Abroad. Carry a copy of your passport and visa (if applicable). Leave originals in your hotel safe. Do not display signs of wealth, like expensive watches or jewelry. Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Monitor local media for breaking news. Be prepared to adjust your plans. Keep travel documents up to date and easily accessible. Refer to our list of medical providers. Make sure your insurance includes medical evacuation coverage. Check with your doctor about required vaccines and shots for high-risk exposure to malaria and yellow fever before you go to Liberia. Bring enough supplies of over the counter and prescription medicines in your carry-on luggage.to cover the duration of the trip. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Overseas Security Advisory Council Country Security Report for Liberia. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Liberia. Whether you are a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist. We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.
Read full advisory →Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data