Liberia: Percent female population
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| Liberia |
Female population, percent of total |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 50.18 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2023 |
| Average | 50.12 |
| Min - Max | 48.83 - 50.81 |
| Source | United Nations Population Division |
The latest value from 2023 is 50.18 percent, a decline from 50.2 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 50.00 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Liberia from 1960 to 2023 is 50.12 percent. The minimum value, 48.83 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 50.81 percent was recorded in 1997.
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Definition: Female population is the percentage of the population that is female. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | 5.42 | 2023 | million |
| Percent urban population | 53.57 | 2023 | percent |
| Population density | 54 | 2021 | people per square km |
| Population ages 65 and above | 3.29 | 2023 | percent |
| Percent children | 40.01 | 2023 | percent |
| Percent female population | 50.18 | 2023 | percent |
| Rural population, percent | 46.43 | 2023 | percent |
| Age dependency ratio | 78.03 | 2022 | percent |
| Refugee population | 1,164 | 2023 | refugees |
| Migrant population | 3 | 2015 | percent |
| Population growth | 2.16 | 2023 | percent |