Staff movement and duty of careGuarded
Foreign governments advise normal to increased caution.
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Liberia political and security risk assessment
Liberia carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 19 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and falling over the last 12 weeks. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Liberia
What is the political and security risk in Liberia right now?
Liberia carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 19 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and falling over the last 12 weeks.
Week on week the picture is steady. The main standing risks are foreign government warnings.
On the economic side, real GDP grew 5% in 2025 with inflation at 8.3%.
What are the main risks of operating in Liberia?
Protest and civil unrestGuarded
Protests occur but rarely disrupt operations.
What has changed recently in Liberia?
Liberia moved unchanged this week and fell 8 points over the last 12 weeks, from 27 to 19.
What happens next? Outlook for the next 1 to 3 months
We assess it is likely that Liberia stays in the Low band through the end of December. It sits 6 points from the Guarded band.
60 to 75%
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Likelihood ranges are editorial judgments, not advice.
What does it mean for shipping, supply chains and operations?
Operating conditions are normal. Standard security precautions apply.
Key facts
GDPUS$5.2 billionLatest data, 2025
Real GDP growth5%Latest data, 2025
Inflation8.3%Latest data, 2025
Food exports24% of goods exportsLatest data, 2023
Population5.7 millionLatest data, 2025
How has the Liberia threat score moved?
Frequently asked questions
What is the political and security risk in Liberia for business?
Liberia carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 19 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and falling over the last 12 weeks.
What are the main geopolitical risks of operating in Liberia?
The main risk drivers are staff movement and duty of care (guarded); protest and civil unrest (guarded). Foreign governments advise normal to increased caution.
What is the outlook for Liberia?
We assess it is likely (60 to 75%) that Liberia stays in the Low band through the end of December. It sits 6 points from the Guarded band.
How often is the Liberia risk assessment updated?
The Liberia threat score is updated weekly on the Zed Three World Threat Map, and this assessment is reviewed monthly. It was last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Published by Zed Three, a private, independent risk intelligence company. Assessment last updated Nov 2, 2026. Threat score updated weekly, last on Nov 2, 2026. General analysis for informational purposes, not security, legal or investment advice.
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