Capital of Liberia: Monrovia
The capital of Liberia is Monrovia. Liberia sits in Africa, has a population of 5,302,681, and uses the LRD. Official languages include English.
Quick facts
- Capital: Monrovia
- Continent: Africa
- Population: ~5,302,681
- Area: 111,369 km²
- Population density: 47.6 people per km²
- Official language: English
- Currency: LRD
- ISO code: LR
How big is Liberia?
By population, Liberia ranks 121st in the world, holding roughly 0.07% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 102nd.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Liberia has 47.6 people per square kilometre, which is about 1.2 times below the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.
Within Africa, Liberia is the 38th most populous country of 54.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Liberia in population are Palestine (5,371,230) and Costa Rica (5,180,829).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Bulgaria (110,879 km²) and Honduras (112,492 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
English is spoken officially in 58 countries in this dataset, including Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados and Belize, and 52 others.
Liberia uses the LRD, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Liberia in Africa
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Africa is the block Liberia belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Liberia and a page on the flag of Liberia.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Liberia?
The capital of Liberia is Monrovia.
What is the population of Liberia?
About 5,302,681, making it the 121st most populous country in the world.
How big is Liberia?
111,369 square kilometres, ranking 102nd by land area, at a density of 47.6 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Liberia use?
The LRD, which no other country uses.