- More than three-fourths (77%) of respondents say they have considered leaving Liberia, including 51% who say they have given it “a lot” of thought (Figure 1). o Thoughts of emigrating are most common among Liberians with full-time jobs (89%), the most educated citizens (83% of those with post-secondary education), youth (83% of 18- to 35-year-olds), and urban residents (83%). o Eight in 10 people who are currently unemployed (80%) say they have thought about leaving Liberia.
- The most common reasons cited for potential emigration are economic, led by finding work opportunities (40% of those who have considered emigrating) (Figure 3).
- The most popular destination among potential emigrants is North America (52%), followed by Asia (16%) and Europe (14%)(Figure 4).
More than three-fourths of Liberians have considered emigrating, with employed, educated, and young citizens leading the trend, according to a recent Afrobarometer survey.
Among potential emigrants, economic challenges emerge as the most common reason for considering leaving the country.
North America, Asia, and Europe rank as the most preferred destinations among potential emigrants.
As the world observes #International Migrants Day (18 December), these findings highlight perceptions underlying citizens’ decisions to leave the country, including through illegal and perilous crossings of the Mediterranean.
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