Population
Nigeria is higher
Nigeria records 232,679,478, about 41.5× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Nigeria is higher
Nigeria records 923,770 km², about 8.29× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Nigeria is higher
Nigeria records $252.26 billion, about 52.8× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇱🇷 Liberia5,612,817
🇳🇬 Nigeria232,679,478
Nigeria’s population is about 41.5× that of Liberia, a difference of 227,066,661.
Surface area
🇱🇷 Liberia111,370 km²
🇳🇬 Nigeria923,770 km²
Nigeria’s surface area is 729% larger than that of Liberia, a difference of 812,400 km².
Population density
🇱🇷 Liberia50.4 /km²
🇳🇬 Nigeria252 /km²
Nigeria’s population density is 400% higher than that of Liberia, a difference of 201 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇱🇷 Liberia$4.78 billion · 2024
🇳🇬 Nigeria$252.26 billion · 2024
Nigeria’s nominal GDP is about 52.8× that of Liberia, a difference of $247.48 billion.
GDP per capita
🇱🇷 Liberia$851 · 2024
🇳🇬 Nigeria$1,084 · 2024
Nigeria’s GDP per capita is 27% higher than that of Liberia, a difference of $233.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Monrovia
Abuja
Population
5,612,817
232,679,478
Surface area
111,370 km²
923,770 km²
Population density
50.4 /km²
252 /km²
Nominal GDP
$4.78 billion · 2024
$252.26 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$851 · 2024
$1,084 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Western Africa
Currency
Liberian dollar · LRD · $
Nigerian naira · NGN · ₦
Nationality
Liberian
Nigerian
Phone code
+231
+234
Internet domain
.lr
.ng
ISO codes
LR / LBR
NG / NGA
Time zone
Africa/Monrovia
Africa/Lagos
Native name
Liberia
Nigeria
| Measure | Liberia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Monrovia | Abuja |
| Population | 5,612,817 | 232,679,478 |
| Surface area | 111,370 km² | 923,770 km² |
| Population density | 50.4 /km² | 252 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $4.78 billion · 2024 | $252.26 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $851 · 2024 | $1,084 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | Liberian dollar · LRD · $ | Nigerian naira · NGN · ₦ |
| Nationality | Liberian | Nigerian |
| Phone code | +231 | +234 |
| Internet domain | .lr | .ng |
| ISO codes | LR / LBR | NG / NGA |
| Time zone | Africa/Monrovia | Africa/Lagos |
| Native name | Liberia | Nigeria |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Liberia
Liberia is a West African country on the Atlantic coast, known for its diverse coastal and interior landscapes.
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Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous country in the world.
Full Nigeria profile →Liberia & Nigeria: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Liberia?
The capital of Liberia is Monrovia.
What is the population of Liberia?
Liberia has a recorded population of approximately 5,612,817 people.
How big is Liberia?
Liberia covers an area of about 111,370 km².
What is the population density of Liberia?
Liberia has a population density of roughly 50.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Liberia?
Liberia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.78 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Liberia?
Liberia has a GDP per capita of approximately $851.
What currency is used in Liberia?
Liberia uses the Liberian dollar (LRD), with the symbol $.
Where is Liberia located?
Liberia is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What are people from Liberia called?
People from Liberia are referred to as Liberian.
What is the phone calling code for Liberia?
The international dialing code for Liberia is +231.
What is the internet domain for Liberia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Liberia is .lr.
What time zone is Liberia in?
Liberia uses the Africa/Monrovia time zone.
What is Liberia known for?
Liberia is a West African country on the Atlantic coast, known for its diverse coastal and interior landscapes.
What is the capital of Nigeria?
The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.
What is the population of Nigeria?
Nigeria has a recorded population of approximately 232,679,478 people.
How big is Nigeria?
Nigeria covers an area of about 923,770 km².
What is the population density of Nigeria?
Nigeria has a population density of roughly 252 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Nigeria?
Nigeria has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $252.26 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Nigeria?
Nigeria has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,084.
What currency is used in Nigeria?
Nigeria uses the Nigerian naira (NGN), with the symbol ₦.
Where is Nigeria located?
Nigeria is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What are people from Nigeria called?
People from Nigeria are referred to as Nigerian.
What is the phone calling code for Nigeria?
The international dialing code for Nigeria is +234.
What is the internet domain for Nigeria?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Nigeria is .ng.
What time zone is Nigeria in?
Nigeria uses the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What is Nigeria known for?
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous country in the world.