LISGIS
Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services
Republic of Liberia
Republic of Liberia
Our Mission & Mandate
The Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) ensures that every person is represented, every community is accounted for, and every decision is informed by accurate, reliable data.
Conducting national censuses and surveys to capture accurate population and demographic data.
Providing geo-information services and spatial analysis databases.
Collecting and disseminating reliable economic and social statistics.
Population
GDP Per Capita · 2024
Real GDP · 2024
Nominal GDP · 2024
GDP Growth · 2024
Current CPI · June 2026
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February 2026
Press releases and institutional updates
The Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) and the Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a Tourism Satellite Account Technical Working Group (TSA-TWG), marking an important step toward strengthening tourism statistics and measuring the sector’s contribution to Liberia’s economy. Signed on May 26, 2026, in Monrovia, the agreement provides a framework for LISGIS and LNTA to work together in producing reliable, internationally comparable statistics on Liberia’s tourism sector. The Tourism Satellite Account will help provide a clearer picture of tourism’s contribution to key areas of the economy, including gross domestic product (GDP), employment, investment, and government revenue. The initiative will also support evidence-based policies and investment decisions by giving policymakers and stakeholders a more comprehensive understanding of the sector. Speaking at the signing ceremony, LISGIS Director General Hon. Richard Fatorma Ngafuan welcomed the collaboration and commended the technical teams involved in advancing the initiative. He noted the importance of strengthening systems to track tourism activity and produce the statistical information needed to support the sector. LNTA Director General Princess Eva Cooper expressed appreciation for LISGIS's partnership, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in advancing Liberia's tourism agenda. LISGIS Deputy Director General Dogba K. Norris noted that the initiative provides a foundation for evidence-based tourism policy and planning. The TSA-TWG will support the production and coordination of tourism statistics in line with internationally recognized statistical standards, providing Liberia with stronger evidence for planning, monitoring, and evaluating tourism development.
Seven staff members of the Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) have graduated with Master of Arts degrees in Demography from the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Tanzania, following their participation in the institution’s staff scholarship and capacity-building program. The seven staff members began their studies in Tanzania on November 15, 2024, under a staff scholarship initiative supported through the Harmonizing and Improving Statistics in West Africa (HISWA) initiative. They successfully completed their Master of Arts in Demography programs and graduated on May 25, 2026. The graduates are: 1. Princess P. Dabieh 2. Patrick M. Wreh 3. Telkie Carbisy 4. George Yarwoah 5. Sam Darwah 6. Sielay Dorleh 7. Roland Yengbeh The achievement represents an important investment in strengthening the technical capacity of Liberia's national statistical system. Training in demography equips statistical professionals with advanced skills in population analysis, demographic trends, migration, fertility, mortality, and population-based research, areas that are essential to planning and development. LISGIS leadership welcomed the graduates' achievement, noting that strengthening staff expertise is central to improving the quality and use of official statistics in Liberia. The newly qualified professionals are expected to apply their knowledge and skills to support data production, demographic analysis, evidence-based policymaking, and national development planning. The graduates' achievement also highlights the value of institutional investment in professional development and regional academic partnerships in building a stronger and more technically capable statistical workforce.
The Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) joined stakeholders across Liberia in commemorating International Women’s Day 2026 on Friday, March 6, at the Samuel Kanyan Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville. The national celebration was organized by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, in collaboration with partners, under the theme “Give to Gain: Support Women for National Development.” The theme highlights the importance of investing in women’s empowerment as a pathway to inclusive development and national progress. It also underscores the need for greater opportunities for women to participate in leadership, decision-making, and economic and social development. LISGIS's participation reflects the institution's commitment to supporting inclusive and evidence-based national development and recognizing the important contributions of women across Liberia's social, economic, and institutional landscape. As Liberia's national statistical institution, LISGIS also plays an important role in generating and disseminating data that can help policymakers and stakeholders understand gender-related issues and design interventions that respond to the needs of women and girls. The observance provided an opportunity for stakeholders to reaffirm the importance of supporting women's leadership, participation, and contributions to national development. Together, we rise when women rise.