U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
There was no change to the advisory level. The “health” risk indictor was added.
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Africa · Updated
As of July 2026, Liberia scores 63/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Liberia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 1 Liberia destination assessed, Monrovia scores highest (63/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Liberia: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Liberia destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Liberia safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 72 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2012 | 3.1 / 100k | 77 | World Bank Open Data (2012) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 62/100 | 62 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 42/100 | 42 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 15.3 / 100k | 52 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Liberia safety FAQ
Is Liberia safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Liberia Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Liberia averages 63/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Liberia?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Monrovia currently scores highest at 63/100 (Moderate).
Where does this Liberia safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.