Liberia Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

Liberia Population Growth from 1980 to 1989

This page shows Liberia population growth in the 1980s from 1980 to 1989. Liberia’s official name is the Republic of Liberia. The country is located on the west coast of Africa. Additionally, it borders Sierra Leone to its northwest, Guinea to its north, and Ivory Coast to its east. Eventually, Liberia declared independence on July 26, 1847 .

The chart and review show the total population growth of Liberia from 1980 to 1989. Furthermore, this was the decade after Liberia’s independence in 1847. Click here to review Liberia country overview.

Chart of Liberia Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Liberia’s population increased from 1980 to 1989 for the decade. The population grew from 1.8 million people in 1980 to 2.1 million people in 1989. As a result, the population grew by 16.7% in the 1980s (1980 to 1989). Additionally, the total life expectancy in Liberia is approximately 64.1 years (2019). Lastly, around 50% of Liberia’s population lives in urban areas, and the rest live in rural areas.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in Liberia has increased from 34.2 years in 1960 to 64.1 years in 2019. To conclude, Liberia maintained sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Liberia’s population growth in the 1990s.