Rural population, annual growth rate in Liberia
Liberia: Rural population, annual growth rate was 0.8615 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.8615 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 9.6%
World rank
61st
of 208 countries
All-time high
12.89 % change on previous year
in 1993
All-time low
-34.78 % change on previous year
in 1991
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Rural population, annual growth rate in Liberia, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Liberia recorded 0.8615 % change on previous year for rural population, annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 9.6% on the previous year and down 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rural population, annual growth rate in Liberia peaked at 12.89 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, -34.78 % change on previous year, in 1991.
Liberia ranks 61st of 208 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rural population, annual growth rate in Liberia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.65 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 1.65 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1963 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 1964 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1965 | 1.6 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1966 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 1967 | 1.53 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 1968 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1969 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1970 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 1971 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 1972 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1973 | 1.43 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 1974 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1975 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 1976 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 1977 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1978 | 1.28 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 1979 | 1.3 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1980 | 1.36 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 1981 | 1.41 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 1982 | 1.49 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 1983 | 1.78 % change on previous year | +19.5% |
| 1984 | 2.09 % change on previous year | +17.1% |
| 1985 | 2.38 % change on previous year | +14.1% |
| 1986 | 7.74 % change on previous year | +224.8% |
| 1987 | -3.55 % change on previous year | -145.8% |
| 1988 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -154.6% |
| 1989 | 1.94 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1990 | -13.92 % change on previous year | -816.2% |
| 1991 | -34.78 % change on previous year | +150.0% |
| 1992 | 9.87 % change on previous year | -128.4% |
| 1993 | 12.89 % change on previous year | +30.6% |
| 1994 | 9.15 % change on previous year | -29.0% |
| 1995 | 8.17 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 1996 | 5.81 % change on previous year | -28.8% |
| 1997 | 7.98 % change on previous year | +37.3% |
| 1998 | 10.33 % change on previous year | +29.5% |
| 1999 | 5.2 % change on previous year | -49.7% |
| 2000 | 3.17 % change on previous year | -39.0% |
| 2001 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -28.0% |
| 2002 | 1.87 % change on previous year | -18.1% |
| 2003 | 0.0111 % change on previous year | -99.4% |
| 2004 | 0.3992 % change on previous year | +3504.9% |
| 2005 | 3.77 % change on previous year | +843.5% |
| 2006 | 5 % change on previous year | +32.8% |
| 2007 | 4.37 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
| 2008 | 3.17 % change on previous year | -27.4% |
| 2009 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -31.1% |
| 2010 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 2011 | 2.96 % change on previous year | +53.9% |
| 2012 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -13.8% |
| 2013 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -53.9% |
| 2014 | 1.04 % change on previous year | -11.2% |
| 2015 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 0.9756 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 0.8596 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2018 | 0.8569 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 0.8666 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 0.9429 % change on previous year | +8.8% |
| 2021 | 0.9624 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 0.9772 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 1.02 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 2024 | 0.9527 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 2025 | 0.8615 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.58 % change on previous year | 1.49 % change on previous year | 1.65 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.34 % change on previous year | 1.22 % change on previous year | 1.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.86 % change on previous year | -3.55 % change on previous year | 7.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.07 % change on previous year | -34.78 % change on previous year | 12.89 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.62 % change on previous year | 0.0111 % change on previous year | 5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.42 % change on previous year | 0.8569 % change on previous year | 2.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9526 % change on previous year | 0.8615 % change on previous year | 1.02 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 58 Zimbabwe 0.8815 % change on previous year compare
- 59 Cyprus 0.8799 % change on previous year compare
- 60 Nicaragua 0.8714 % change on previous year compare
- 62 Aruba 0.8434 % change on previous year compare
- 63 Libya 0.835 % change on previous year compare
- 64 South Africa 0.812 % change on previous year compare
More agriculture & rural data for Liberia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3265 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 298.89 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4392 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 32.65 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 32.65 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 63.7% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.7% (2023)
- Rural population 43.9% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rural population, annual growth rate in Liberia?
- Rural population, annual growth rate in Liberia was 0.8615 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 12.89 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was -34.78 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does Liberia rank for rural population, annual growth rate?
- Liberia ranks 61st out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
- Is rural population, annual growth rate rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.8%. 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 Rural 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 Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Rural population World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.