Government of Liberia
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Liberia, officially the Republic of Liberia, has its capital at Monrovia and a population of 5,731,206 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a presidential republic. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. (in office since 22 Jan 2024) is head of state; Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung is the deputy. The legislature is the Legislature, a bicameral body with 73 seats in the House of Representatives and 30 seats in the The Liberian Senate. The most recent national election, per IFES ElectionGuide, was held on 14 Nov 2023. The source lists the next national election as expected in October 2029. Elections are run by the National Elections Commission (NEC). Henry F. Saamoi is listed as central bank governor. The directory below lists 8 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
Legislature
Bicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook
| Chamber | Seats | Last election |
|---|---|---|
| House of Representatives | 73 (all directly elected) | 10 Oct 2023 |
| The Liberian Senate | 30 (all directly elected) | 10 Oct 2023 |
Political mix
Seats by party in each chamber of Liberia. One dot is one seat.
House of Representatives
As elected, 2023
73
House of Representatives seats
- Coalition for Democratic Change25(34.2%)
- Independents19(26%)
- Unity Party11(15.1%)
- Collaborating Political Parties ( ANC - LP )6(8.2%)
- Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction4(5.5%)
- People's Unification Party2(2.7%)
- All Liberian Party1(1.4%)
- Liberia National Union1(1.4%)
- Liberia Restoration Party1(1.4%)
- Movement for Progressive Change1(1.4%)
- National Democratic Coalition1(1.4%)
- Vision for Liberia Transformation1(1.4%)
Seats by party (table)
| Party | Seats | Share of seats |
|---|---|---|
| Coalition for Democratic Change | 25 | 34.2% |
| Independents | 19 | 26% |
| Unity Party | 11 | 15.1% |
| Collaborating Political Parties ( ANC - LP ) | 6 | 8.2% |
| Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction | 4 | 5.5% |
| People's Unification Party | 2 | 2.7% |
| All Liberian Party | 1 | 1.4% |
| Liberia National Union | 1 | 1.4% |
| Liberia Restoration Party | 1 | 1.4% |
| Movement for Progressive Change | 1 | 1.4% |
| National Democratic Coalition | 1 | 1.4% |
| Vision for Liberia Transformation | 1 | 1.4% |
As elected: the seats each party won at the 2023 election. It does not follow members who changed party afterwards. 73 seats in the chamber. As of 10 October 2023. Source: Wikipedia, 2023 Liberian general election (reference source).
Senate
As elected, 2023
30
Senate seats
- Independents10(33.3%)
- Coalition for Democratic Change9(30%)
- Collaborating Political Parties ( ANC - LP )3(10%)
- Unity Party3(10%)
- Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction2(6.7%)
- All Liberian Party1(3.3%)
- Liberia Restoration Party1(3.3%)
- People's Unification Party1(3.3%)
Seats by party (table)
| Party | Seats | Share of seats |
|---|---|---|
| Independents | 10 | 33.3% |
| Coalition for Democratic Change | 9 | 30% |
| Collaborating Political Parties ( ANC - LP ) | 3 | 10% |
| Unity Party | 3 | 10% |
| Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction | 2 | 6.7% |
| All Liberian Party | 1 | 3.3% |
| Liberia Restoration Party | 1 | 3.3% |
| People's Unification Party | 1 | 3.3% |
As elected: the seats each party won at the 2023 election. It does not follow members who changed party afterwards. 30 seats in the chamber. As of 10 October 2023. Source: Wikipedia, 2023 Liberian general election (reference source).
Cabinet
Sources: Ministry of Justice, Republic of Liberia (retrieved 23 Oct 2026); Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Liberia (retrieved 23 Oct 2026); Ministry of Local Government, Republic of Liberia (retrieved 23 Oct 2026); Ministry of National Defense, Republic of Liberia (retrieved 23 Oct 2026); Ministry of Education, Republic of Liberia (retrieved 23 Oct 2026); Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1381273292 (retrieved 23 Oct 2026); Executive Mansion of Liberia (retrieved 25 Oct 2026).
Other cabinet members
| Portfolio | Holder | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| President (President of the Republic of Liberia) | Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Vice President (Vice President of the Republic of Liberia) | Jeremiah Kpan Koung | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Minister of State for Presidential Affairs | Samuel A. Stevquoah | 7 Sept 2025 |
| Minister of Internal Affairs | Francis Sakila Nyumalin | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Minister of State without Portfolio (Minister of State Without Portfolio) | Hadja Mamaka Bility | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Minister of Agriculture | J. Alexander Nuetah | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Minister of Public Works | Roland Lafayette Giddings | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Minister of Commerce and Industry (Acting Minister of Commerce and Industry) | Stephen Marka Yekeson Jr. | 11 Sept 2026 |
| Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism (Minister of Information) | Jerolinmek M. Piah | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Minister of Mines and Energy | R. Matenokay Tingban | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Minister of Labour (Minister of Labor) | Cooper Kruah | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Minister of Transport | Sirleaf Tyler | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection | Gbeme Horace Kollie | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Minister of Posts and Telecommunications | Sekou M. Kromah | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Minister of Youth and Sports | Cornelia W. Kruah | 23 Jan 2026 |
Sources: Executive Mansion, Republic of Liberia (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
List as of 11 Oct 2026.
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Central bank governor | Henry F. Saamoi | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Chief Justice | Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr. | - |
| Attorney General | N. Oswald Tweh | - |
| Speaker of the House of Representatives | Richard Koon | 21 Nov 2024 |
Sources: Central Bank of Liberia (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Judiciary of the Republic of Liberia (retrieved 23 Oct 2026); Ministry of Justice, Republic of Liberia (retrieved 23 Oct 2026); Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1377253099 (retrieved 23 Oct 2026).
Liberia election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: Due by 2029, general election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2029 | General election | Due | - | - |
Sources: National Elections Commission (NEC) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
Economy at a glance
Full economy page- GDP
- US$5.2bn
- 2025
- GDP growth
- 5.0%
- 2025
- Remittances received
- US$1.0bn
- 2024
- Foreign direct investment
- US$500m
- 2025
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Population of Liberia
Liberia had 5.7 million people in 2025, 37th largest of 53 in Africa. The IMF projects 6.4 million by 2030. African countries by population.
Population (2025)
5.7
37th largest of 53 in Africa
Population growth since 2015 (2025)
28.2 %
23rd fastest-growing of 52 in Africa
Projected population 2030 (2030)
6.4
37th highest of 52 in Africa
People per sq km (2025)
59
30th most crowded of 53 in Africa
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Liberia |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 4.5 |
| 2016 | 4.6 |
| 2017 | 4.7 |
| 2018 | 4.8 |
| 2019 | 4.9 |
| 2020 | 5.2 |
| 2021 | 5.3 |
| 2022 | 5.4 |
| 2023 | 5.5 |
| 2024 | 5.6 |
| 2025 | 5.7 |
| 2026 | 5.9 (partial) |
| 2027 | 6.0 (partial) |
| 2028 | 6.1 (partial) |
| 2029 | 6.3 (partial) |
| 2030 | 6.4 (partial) |
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Inflation and unemployment in Liberia
Prices in Liberia rose 8.3% in 2025, 14th highest of 52 in Africa. The ILO estimates unemployment at 2.9% (2025) and 2.3% among people aged 15 to 24. Liberia's own survey put it at 5.9% in 2017; the two differ because the ILO models every country on one method while national surveys define work and job search in their own way. Inflation in Africa · Unemployment in Africa · Liberia's economy.
Inflation (2025)
8.3 %
39th lowest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025)
2.9 %
12th lowest of 53 in Africa
Youth unemployment (2025)
2.3 %
4th lowest of 53 in Africa
Unemployment, national survey (2017)
5.9 %
National survey
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Liberia |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.3 |
| 2011 | 8.5 |
| 2012 | 6.8 |
| 2013 | 7.6 |
| 2014 | 9.9 |
| 2015 | 7.8 |
| 2016 | 8.8 |
| 2017 | 12.4 |
| 2018 | 23.6 |
| 2019 | 27.0 |
| 2020 | 17.0 |
| 2021 | 7.8 |
| 2022 | 7.6 |
| 2023 | 10.1 |
| 2024 | 8.2 |
| 2025 | 8.3 |
| 2026 | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | ILO modelled estimate | National survey |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| 2011 | 2.2 | Not published |
| 2012 | 2.2 | Not published |
| 2013 | 2.1 | Not published |
| 2014 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| 2015 | 2.6 | Not published |
| 2016 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| 2017 | 3.1 | 5.9 |
| 2018 | 3.1 | Not published |
| 2019 | 3.1 | Not published |
| 2020 | 4.1 | Not published |
| 2021 | 3.8 | Not published |
| 2022 | 3.0 | Not published |
| 2023 | 2.9 | Not published |
| 2024 | 2.9 | Not published |
| 2025 | 2.9 | Not published |
| 2026 | Not published | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Life expectancy and infant mortality in Liberia
A child born in Liberia can expect to live 62.3 years (2024). 86 of every 1,000 children die before age five. Life expectancy in Africa, all countries ranked.
Life expectancy (2024)
62.3
40th longest of 54 in Africa
Child deaths under five (2024)
86
45th lowest of 54 in Africa
Health spending per person (2023)
104
17th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Liberia | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 59.2 | 61.8 |
| 2015 | 59.2 | 62.3 |
| 2016 | 60.5 | 62.8 |
| 2017 | 60.8 | 63.1 |
| 2018 | 61.0 | 63.2 |
| 2019 | 61.2 | 63.3 |
| 2020 | 61.3 | 63.7 |
| 2021 | 61.2 | 62.5 |
| 2022 | 61.9 | 64.6 |
| 2023 | 62.2 | 65.6 |
| 2024 | 62.3 | 65.8 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Liberia |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 97 |
| 2015 | 93 |
| 2016 | 92 |
| 2017 | 90 |
| 2018 | 89 |
| 2019 | 89 |
| 2020 | 88 |
| 2021 | 88 |
| 2022 | 88 |
| 2023 | 87 |
| 2024 | 86 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Literacy rate in Liberia
59.4% of adults in Liberia can read and write (2010, World Bank). This is the latest survey, and it is old. Literacy rate in Africa by country · Universities and exam bodies in Liberia.
Adult literacy (2010)
59.4 %
38th highest of 52 in Africa
Youth literacy (2013)
75.1 %
37th highest of 53 in Africa
Education spending, % of GDP (2023)
2.3 %
43rd highest of 52 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Human development and internet access in Liberia
Liberia's Human Development Index was 0.51 in 2023, 177th of 193 countries in the world (low human development). Human Development Index in Africa · Tech and internet in Africa · Learn digital skills with SR Academy.
Human Development Index (2023)
0.51
39th highest of 54 in Africa
Internet users (2024)
32.2 %
34th highest of 54 in Africa
Mobile subscriptions (2022)
32
54th highest of 54 in Africa
Access to electricity (2024)
34.9 %
46th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Liberia | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.44 | 0.44 |
| 2001 | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| 2002 | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| 2003 | 0.43 | 0.46 |
| 2004 | 0.44 | 0.46 |
| 2005 | 0.45 | 0.47 |
| 2006 | 0.45 | 0.47 |
| 2007 | 0.46 | 0.48 |
| 2008 | 0.46 | 0.49 |
| 2009 | 0.46 | 0.50 |
| 2010 | 0.47 | 0.50 |
| 2011 | 0.47 | 0.51 |
| 2012 | 0.48 | 0.52 |
| 2013 | 0.48 | 0.52 |
| 2014 | 0.48 | 0.52 |
| 2015 | 0.48 | 0.53 |
| 2016 | 0.49 | 0.53 |
| 2017 | 0.49 | 0.54 |
| 2018 | 0.50 | 0.54 |
| 2019 | 0.50 | 0.55 |
| 2020 | 0.50 | 0.55 |
| 2021 | 0.50 | 0.56 |
| 2022 | 0.51 | 0.57 |
| 2023 | 0.51 | 0.57 |
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report, composite indices time series. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Is Liberia safe?
The US State Department rates Liberia at level 2 of 4: exercise increased caution. The homicide rate is 3.1 per 100,000 people (2012). Safest countries in Africa.
US travel advisory level (2025)
2
18th safest by advisory of 54 in Africa
Homicide rate (2012)
3.1
13th lowest of 37 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Coups, democracy and stability in Liberia
Liberia has had 4 successful coups, the latest on 7 September 1994, and 10 failed attempts or plots. Coups in Africa: every country.
- 4 June 2003: Coup plot
- 15 September 1994: Failed coup attempt
- 7 September 1994: Coup (succeeded)
- 22 November 1990: Coup (succeeded)
- 9 September 1990: Coup (succeeded)
- 22 March 1988: Coup plot
- 4 September 1986: Coup plot
- 12 November 1985: Failed coup attempt
Voice and accountability (2025)
58
11th highest of 54 in Africa
Political stability (2025)
63
14th highest of 54 in Africa
Control of corruption (2025)
29
33rd highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, Worldwide Governance Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Liberia's debt
Government debt was 55.1% of GDP in 2025 (IMF). The largest foreign creditor is World Bank-IDA, owed 66% of public debt abroad (2024). Liberia's debt and creditors in full · Debt in Africa.
Where Liberia ranks in Africa
Its place among the 54 African countries on each of our Africa rankings. Each tile opens the full ranking with its source.
- GDP per person42nd of 53$910, 2025Richest countries in Africa
- Size of the economy43rd of 53$5.22 billion, 2025Largest economies in Africa
- Population37th of 535.73 million, 2025African countries by population
- Area39th of 54111,370 sq kmLargest countries in Africa
- Life expectancy40th of 5462.3 years, 2024Life expectancy in Africa
- US travel advisory13th of 54Level 2, increased cautionSafest countries in Africa
- President's time in office38th longest of 51Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., 2 yearsLongest serving presidents
- President's age9th oldest of 5181 years oldOldest presidents in Africa
Cite this
PollsAfrica (2026). Government of Liberia. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/liberia