Liberia Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Liberia's death rate was 7.9 in 2025, ranked 91st globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Liberia's death rate stood at 7.9 in 2025, a decline of +0.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.9 by 2025. Liberia ranked 91st globally.
Liberia’s death rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year series, dropping from a high of 29.19 in 1990 to a trough of 7.86 in 2025, the lowest level recorded and the 91st lowest globally. The early post‑war period of the 1990s saw mortality peak as conflict, disease outbreaks and a collapsing health system pushed the rate well above 25 deaths per 1,000 people; by contrast, the 2020s have been marked by steady improvements in vaccination coverage, expanded primary‑care networks and better management of non‑communicable diseases, driving the rate down to 7.86 in 2025. This figure is comparable to peers such as Brazil (7.90) and Cyprus (7.83), indicating that Liberia has moved into the range of middle‑income nations despite its lower income status. Continued investment in health infrastructure and sustained disease‑prevention programmes will be essential to keep the downward trajectory and avoid any reversal caused by emerging health shocks.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 7.7 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 7.9 | - | - |
| 2025 | 7.9 | −0.2 | #91 |
| 2023 | 8.1 | −0.1 | #133 |
| 2022 | 8.2 | −0.4 | #131 |
| 2021 | 8.5 | +0.0 | #119 |
| 2020 | 8.5 | −0.0 | #133 |
| 2019 | 8.5 | −0.1 | #144 |
| 2018 | 8.6 | −0.1 | #144 |
| 2017 | 8.8 | −0.2 | #145 |
| 2016 | 8.9 | −0.6 | #152 |
| 2015 | 9.6 | −0.1 | #168 |
| 2014 | 9.7 | +0.3 | #174 |
| 2013 | 9.4 | −0.2 | #157 |
| 2012 | 9.5 | −0.0 | #160 |
| 2011 | 9.6 | −0.3 | #164 |
| 2010 | 9.8 | −0.2 | #167 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Liberia matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Liberia's death rate was 7.9 in 2025. Ranked 91st globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from the previous year.
Liberia's death rate peaked at 29.2 in 1990.
The lowest death rate in Liberia was 7.9 in 2025.
Liberia ranks 91st globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Liberia's death rate is projected to reach 7.9 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Liberia in 2025 was 7.9. This ranks 91st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_liberia_death-rate,
title = {Liberia Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/liberia/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}