What Language Do They Speak in Liberia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The official language of Liberia is English. English is also an official language in 58 other countries worldwide.
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Languages of Liberia at a glance
| Official language | English |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 1 |
| Countries on this site where English is official | 59 |
| People (demonym) | Liberian |
| Capital | Monrovia |
| Internet domain | .lr |
Other countries where English is official
English is also an official language in 58 other countries covered here:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Dominica
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guyana
- India
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Malaysia
…and 34 more.
Languages of neighbouring countries
| Guinea | French |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | French |
| Sierra Leone | English |
Liberia in context
- Liberia covers 111,369 km², making it the 102nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 47 people per km² ranks 137th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Guinea, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone.
- With 5,248,621 people, Liberia holds about 1.2% of the population of Western Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Liberia is a member state of the United Nations.
Languages in Liberia — FAQ
What language do they speak in Liberia?
The official language of Liberia is English.
How many official languages does Liberia have?
Liberia has 1 official language: English.
Is English spoken anywhere else?
English is also an official language in 58 other countries.
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