Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Liberia
Liberia: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual was 3.42 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.42 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
21st
of 121 countries
All-time high
80.22 % change on previous year
in 1996
All-time low
-21.17 % change on previous year
in 1992
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Liberia, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Liberia stood at 3.42 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 9.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Liberia peaked at 80.22 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -21.17 % change on previous year, in 1992.
That places Liberia 21st out of 121 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Liberia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 17.32 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 14.51 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 1963 | 6.28 % change on previous year | -56.7% |
| 1964 | 6.29 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1965 | 6.27 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1966 | 6.28 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1967 | 6.28 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1968 | 6.29 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1969 | 6.27 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1970 | 6.28 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1971 | 6.28 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 6.29 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1973 | 6.27 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1974 | 6.78 % change on previous year | +8.2% |
| 1975 | 7.5 % change on previous year | +10.7% |
| 1976 | 7.51 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1977 | 7.49 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1978 | 7.5 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1979 | 7.5 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 7.52 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1981 | 7.49 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 7.5 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1983 | 7.5 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 10.62 % change on previous year | +41.5% |
| 1985 | 15.16 % change on previous year | +42.7% |
| 1986 | 15.18 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1987 | 15.18 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 15.2 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1989 | 15.16 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 15.18 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 15.18 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1992 | -21.17 % change on previous year | -239.5% |
| 1993 | -21.12 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1994 | -21.14 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1995 | -21.14 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1996 | 80.22 % change on previous year | -479.4% |
| 1997 | -3.65 % change on previous year | -104.5% |
| 1998 | -3.65 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1999 | -3.65 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 11.7 % change on previous year | -420.6% |
| 2001 | 11.67 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 11.69 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 11.68 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 11.7 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2005 | -7.54 % change on previous year | -164.4% |
| 2006 | -7.55 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2007 | -7.55 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2008 | -4.54 % change on previous year | -39.9% |
| 2009 | 3.75 % change on previous year | -182.8% |
| 2010 | 3.76 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 3.76 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.77 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 3.75 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 3.75 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.75 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.75 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3.75 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.75 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 2020 | 3.42 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 3.41 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 3.41 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 3.42 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 3.42 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 3.42 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.42 % change on previous year | 6.27 % change on previous year | 17.32 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 6.94 % change on previous year | 6.27 % change on previous year | 7.51 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.65 % change on previous year | 7.49 % change on previous year | 15.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.51 % change on previous year | -21.17 % change on previous year | 80.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.5 % change on previous year | -7.55 % change on previous year | 11.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.72 % change on previous year | 3.44 % change on previous year | 3.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.42 % change on previous year | 3.41 % change on previous year | 3.42 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
More urban development data for Liberia
- Population in the largest city 55.8% (2025)
- Population density 57.03 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 17.92 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 1.79 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.3131 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 17.42 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 1.79 million (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 23.23 Hectares (2020)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO 100.0% (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Liberia?
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Liberia was 3.42 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 80.22 % change on previous year in 1996.
- What is the lowest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.17 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Liberia rank for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual?
- Liberia ranks 21st out of 121 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.0%. 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 in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, 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 in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.