Sources: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database · United Nations, World Population Prospects · World Bank — World Development Indicators
Overview · Monrovia
The main numbers at a glance.
Source: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database, 1975 – 2025
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Monrovia | 5-year change | Liberia | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | — | 5.7M 2025 | ||
| Population of the urban area | 2M2025 | +17% | — | |
| Median age | — | 18.4 2023 | ||
| GDP per person | — | US$915 2025 | ||
| Unemployment rate | — | 2.9% 2025 |
Sources: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database · World Bank — World Development Indicators · United Nations, World Population Prospects
People · Monrovia
Population and growth, age, births, migration and households.
Source: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database, 1975 – 2025
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Monrovia | 5-year change | Liberia | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | — | 5.7M 2025 | ||
| Population of the urban area | 2M2025 | +17% | — | |
| Population growth | — | 2.09% 2025 | ||
| Population density | — | 58.3 2024 | ||
| Size of the urban area | 3022025 | — | ||
| Density of the urban area | 6,7872025 | — | ||
| Median age | — | 18.4 2023 | ||
| Children under 15 | — | 39.1% 2025 | ||
| Residents 65 and over | — | 3.3% 2025 | ||
| Life expectancy | — | 62.3 2024 | ||
| Births per woman | — | 3.86 2024 | ||
| Birth rate | — | 30.6 2024 | ||
| Infant mortality | — | 63.2 2024 | ||
| Net migration | — | -0.9 2023 | ||
| Born abroad | — | 1.3% 2024 | ||
| Urban population | — | 56.1% 2025 |
Sources: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database · World Bank — World Development Indicators · United Nations, World Population Prospects
Economy & jobs · Monrovia
Output and incomes, jobs and wages, unemployment and prices.
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Monrovia | 5-year change | Liberia | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per person | — | US$915 2025 | ||
| GDP per person (PPP) | — | US$1,981 2025 | ||
| Gross domestic product | — | US$5.2B 2025 | ||
| Economic growth | — | 5.0% 2025 | ||
| Inflation | — | 8.3% 2025 | ||
| Unemployment rate | — | 2.9% 2025 | ||
| Youth unemployment | — | 2.3% 2025 | ||
| Labour force participation | — | 76.6% 2025 | ||
| Income inequality (Gini) | — | 35.3 2016 |
Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators
Education & commute · Monrovia
Schooling of adults, internet and how people get to work.
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Monrovia | 5-year change | Liberia | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet users | — | 32.2% 2024 | ||
| Access to electricity | — | 34.9% 2024 |
Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators
Climate · Monrovia
Temperatures and rain through the year and over the decades.
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Monrovia | 5-year change | Liberia | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ emissions per person | — | 0.2 2024 |
Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators