Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate in Liberia
Liberia: Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate was 2.59 % change on previous year in 2050. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2050)
2.59 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
31st
of 225 countries
All-time high
9.02 % change on previous year
in 1998
All-time low
-6.87 % change on previous year
in 1992
Years of data
100
1951–2050
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate in Liberia, 1951–2050
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate in Liberia is 2.59 % change on previous year, measured in 2050.
The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and down 13.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate in Liberia peaked at 9.02 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -6.87 % change on previous year, in 1992.
Liberia ranks 31st of 225 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 - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate in Liberia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 5.25 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 5.39 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1953 | 5.49 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1954 | 5.6 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 1955 | 5.67 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 1956 | 5.74 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 1957 | 5.77 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1958 | 5.81 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1959 | 5.82 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1960 | 5.83 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1961 | 5.82 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1962 | 5.82 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 5.82 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1964 | 5.83 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1965 | 5.83 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1966 | 5.85 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1967 | 5.86 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1968 | 5.88 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1969 | 5.9 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1970 | 5.93 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1971 | 5.95 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1972 | 5.98 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1973 | 6 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1974 | 6.05 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1975 | 6.1 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 6.06 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1977 | 5.97 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1978 | 6.01 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1979 | 6.16 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 6.35 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 1981 | 6.6 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 1982 | 6.7 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 1983 | 6.34 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 1984 | 7.08 % change on previous year | +11.7% |
| 1985 | 8.02 % change on previous year | +13.3% |
| 1986 | 6.55 % change on previous year | -18.4% |
| 1987 | 5.29 % change on previous year | -19.2% |
| 1988 | 4.28 % change on previous year | -19.1% |
| 1989 | 3.59 % change on previous year | -16.1% |
| 1990 | 3.25 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 1991 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -13.6% |
| 1992 | -6.87 % change on previous year | -344.6% |
| 1993 | -6.52 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 1994 | -5.23 % change on previous year | -19.8% |
| 1995 | -3.34 % change on previous year | -36.1% |
| 1996 | -1.21 % change on previous year | -63.8% |
| 1997 | 8.49 % change on previous year | -800.5% |
| 1998 | 9.02 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 1999 | 8.03 % change on previous year | -11.0% |
| 2000 | 6.31 % change on previous year | -21.5% |
| 2001 | 4.5 % change on previous year | -28.7% |
| 2002 | 3.19 % change on previous year | -29.2% |
| 2003 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -20.9% |
| 2004 | 2.71 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 2005 | 3.44 % change on previous year | +27.2% |
| 2006 | 4.29 % change on previous year | +24.6% |
| 2007 | 4.84 % change on previous year | +12.7% |
| 2008 | 5.04 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 2009 | 4.84 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2010 | 4.39 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 2011 | 3.91 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 2012 | 3.57 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 2013 | 3.35 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 2014 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 3.36 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 3.43 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 3.47 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 3.49 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 3.49 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 3.48 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 3.46 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 3.46 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 3.45 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 3.45 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 3.42 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 3.41 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2028 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2029 | 3.37 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2030 | 3.35 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2031 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2032 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2033 | 3.27 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2034 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2035 | 3.2 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2036 | 3.16 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2037 | 3.12 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2038 | 3.08 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2039 | 3.04 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2040 | 3 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2041 | 2.96 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2042 | 2.92 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2043 | 2.88 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2044 | 2.83 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2045 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2046 | 2.75 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2047 | 2.71 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2048 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2049 | 2.63 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2050 | 2.59 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5.62 % change on previous year | 5.25 % change on previous year | 5.82 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 5.84 % change on previous year | 5.82 % change on previous year | 5.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 6.02 % change on previous year | 5.93 % change on previous year | 6.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.08 % change on previous year | 3.59 % change on previous year | 8.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8421 % change on previous year | -6.87 % change on previous year | 9.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.17 % change on previous year | 2.52 % change on previous year | 6.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.57 % change on previous year | 3.3 % change on previous year | 4.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.43 % change on previous year | 3.37 % change on previous year | 3.48 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 3.21 % change on previous year | 3.04 % change on previous year | 3.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2040s | 2.81 % change on previous year | 2.63 % change on previous year | 3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2050s | 2.59 % change on previous year | 2.59 % change on previous year | 2.59 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 28 Tajikistan 2.66 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Central African Republic 2.62 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Togo 2.6 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Netherlands Antilles (former) 2.59 % change on previous year compare
- 33 Eritrea 2.52 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Cameroon 2.48 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Liberia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1439 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1155 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1716 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.202 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,689 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 3,115 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 6,410 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 6,256 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 12,665 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, per unit 0 1000 No per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate in Liberia?
- Population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate in Liberia was 2.59 % change on previous year in 2050, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 9.02 % change on previous year in 1998.
- What is the lowest population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.87 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Liberia rank for population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate?
- Liberia ranks 31st out of 225 countries with data for 2050.
- Is population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.5%. 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 - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, 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 - Est. & Proj. — Urban population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.