Liberia: Facts & Stats

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Also Known As Republic of Liberia
Head Of State And Government President: Joseph Boakai
Capital Monrovia
Population (2024 est.) 5,498,000
Form Of Government multiparty republic with two legislative bodies (Liberian Senate [30]; House of Representatives [73])
Official Language English
Official Religion none
Official Name Republic of Liberia
Total Area (Sq Km) 97,036
Total Area (Sq Mi) 37,466
Monetary Unit Liberian dollar (L$)
Urban-Rural Population Urban: (2024) 54.1% • Rural: (2024) 45.9%
Life Expectancy At Birth Male: (2022) 63.2 years • Female: (2022) 67.8 years
Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate Male: (2017) 63% • Female: (2017) 34%
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) (2023) 730

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