Liberia is a country in Western Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 5.7 million people (UN estimate), the 115th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1945Population: 115th
Liberiaリベリア
Region
Western Africa, Africa
Population
about 5.7 million (115th)
Area
111,369 km² (100th)
UN member since
November 2, 1945
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Liberia in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 5.7 million, the 115th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/21 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 111,369 km², the 100th largest of the 193. That is about 1/3 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 51.
Joining the United Nations
Liberia joined the United Nations on November 2, 1945.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: Costa Rica.
Think about it
Q1Compare Liberia’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Liberia on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Liberia, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 16 UN member states in Western Africa. The one with the most people is Nigeria.