Liberia Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Liberia's fertility rate was 3.79 in 2025, ranked 29th globally. This represents a 4.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Liberia's fertility rate stood at 3.79 in 2025, a decline of +0.16 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.79 by 2025. Liberia ranked 29th globally.
Liberia’s total fertility rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year series, descending from a high of 6.92 in 1979 to 3.79 in 2025, the lowest level recorded and ranking 29th globally. The early 1960s already showed a relatively high fertility of 6.39, indicating that the steepest declines occurred after the 1980s as health interventions, urbanisation and expanded access to contraception intensified. By contrast, peer nations such as the Gambia (3.84) and Comoros (3.74) are clustered at a similar point in the demographic transition, suggesting regional convergence toward sub‑replacement fertility. The persistent downward trajectory reflects both policy efforts and socioeconomic shifts, yet the pace may moderate as the remaining fertile cohort ages and the population structure stabilises. Continued investment in reproductive health services and female education will be crucial to sustain the decline and avoid a plateau that could slow Liberia’s demographic transition.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.71 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.79 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.79 | −0.16 | #29 |
| 2023 | 3.95 | −0.07 | #189 |
| 2022 | 4.02 | −0.07 | #189 |
| 2021 | 4.09 | −0.09 | #189 |
| 2020 | 4.17 | −0.08 | #190 |
| 2019 | 4.26 | −0.08 | #189 |
| 2018 | 4.34 | −0.06 | #189 |
| 2017 | 4.40 | −0.07 | #188 |
| 2016 | 4.46 | −0.06 | #186 |
| 2015 | 4.52 | −0.10 | #186 |
| 2014 | 4.62 | −0.13 | #187 |
| 2013 | 4.75 | −0.13 | #187 |
| 2012 | 4.88 | −0.09 | #188 |
| 2011 | 4.97 | −0.09 | #187 |
| 2010 | 5.06 | −0.12 | #188 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Liberia matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Liberia's fertility rate was 3.79 in 2025. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 4.1% decrease from the previous year.
Liberia's fertility rate peaked at 6.92 in 1979.
The lowest fertility rate in Liberia was 3.79 in 2025.
Liberia ranks 29th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Liberia's fertility rate is projected to reach 3.79 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Liberia in 2025 was 3.79. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_liberia_fertility-rate,
title = {Liberia Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/liberia/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}