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Sierra Leone

05:57:56 PM · October 3, 2026
Africa/Freetown · UTC+00:00
☁️ 26.1°C · Overcast · 💧 82% · 💨 19.3 km/h
SL SLE Sub-Saharan Africa
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Sierra Leone Country Statistics

Explore Sierra Leone population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Sierra Leone.

Sierra Leone Population

The population of Sierra Leone is 8,819,794 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is 2.04%.

Sierra Leone GDP

The total GDP of Sierra Leone is $7.46B in the latest available data.

Sierra Leone GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Sierra Leone is 4.61%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Sierra Leone GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Sierra Leone is $846 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Sierra Leone Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Sierra Leone.

  • Birth rate 30.11
  • Death rate 8.21
  • Life expectancy 62.0 years
  • Population growth 2.04%

Sierra Leone Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Sierra Leone.

  • Literacy rate 43.6%
  • Internet users 25.1%

Sierra Leone Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Sierra Leone.

  • Inflation 7.49%
  • Unemployment 3.2%

Sierra Leone Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Sierra Leone.

  • Renewable energy 71.6%
  • CO₂ emissions 0.1692
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Sierra Leone.

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Population
8,819,794
reference year 2025
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GDP
$7.46B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$846
per person
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GDP Growth
4.61%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
62.0
years
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Internet Users
25.1%
of population
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Literacy Rate
43.6%
literacy
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Inflation
7.49%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 30.11
Death Rate 8.21
Population Growth 2.04%
Poverty Rate 56.8%
Unemployment 3.2%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level Low income
Agricultural Land 54.7%
Renewable Energy 71.6%
Energy Consumption —
CO₂ Emissions 0.1692
EDUCATION DATA

Sierra Leone Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Sierra Leone.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency —
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 2.0% (2002)
Education Expenditure 2.6% (2023)
TOURISM DATA

Sierra Leone Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Sierra Leone.

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International Tourist Arrivals 40K 2021
Data Year 2021
Source UN Tourism / OWID
BANKING DATA

Sierra Leone Banking Information

Central banking information for Sierra Leone.

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Central Bank Bank of Sierra Leone
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Sierra Leone
ISO Code SL
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Sierra Leone Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Sierra Leone.

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ACTIVE 2000

Government of Sierra Leone vs RUF, WSB

Location Sierra Leone
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 1999

Government of Sierra Leone vs AFRC, RUF

Location Sierra Leone
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 1998

Government of Sierra Leone vs AFRC, Kamajors, RUF

Location Sierra Leone
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 1997

Government of Sierra Leone vs AFRC, Kamajors, RUF

Location Sierra Leone
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 1996

Government of Sierra Leone vs RUF

Location Sierra Leone
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 1995

Government of Sierra Leone vs RUF

Location Sierra Leone
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 1994

Government of Sierra Leone vs RUF

Location Sierra Leone
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 1993

Government of Sierra Leone vs RUF

Location Sierra Leone
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 1992

Government of Sierra Leone vs RUF

Location Sierra Leone
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 1991

Government of Sierra Leone vs RUF

Location Sierra Leone
Intensity Level 1
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Sierra Leone from 2000 onward.

Population 8,819,794 people · 2025
GDP Growth 4.61 % · 2025
GDP Per Capita 846 US$ per person · 2025
Inflation 7.49 % · 2025
Health Expenditure 4.72 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 30.11 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 0.169 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 8,819,794 4.61 846 7.49 — — —
2024 8,642,022 4.29 807 28.63 — 30.11 0.169
2023 8,460,512 5.71 758 47.64 4.72 30.60 0.167
2022 8,276,807 5.31 860 27.21 4.80 31.07 0.177
2021 8,094,602 5.90 885 11.87 5.07 31.64 0.182
2020 7,912,558 -1.25 845 13.45 5.66 32.20 0.156
2019 7,731,991 5.50 844 14.80 5.71 32.81 0.156
2018 7,554,563 2.89 846 16.03 5.30 33.34 0.160
2017 7,379,299 3.21 779 18.22 6.01 33.81 0.142
2016 7,205,328 6.44 844 10.89 10.05 34.19 0.147
2015 7,037,655 -4.36 965 6.69 12.38 34.66 0.145
2014 6,876,385 -7.82 1,118 4.64 15.12 35.62 0.176
2013 6,714,051 14.66 1,117 5.52 8.46 36.60 0.167
2012 6,551,080 10.58 938 6.59 5.93 37.78 0.149
2011 6,387,251 8.10 761 6.79 6.61 38.52 0.136
2010 6,222,714 6.36 685 7.19 5.64 39.12 0.114
2009 6,055,646 1.53 653 7.47 6.27 39.85 0.108
2008 5,894,722 3.69 705 8.21 5.60 40.59 0.110
2007 5,749,352 3.75 632 11.65 5.32 41.06 0.116
2006 5,624,466 4.28 580 — 5.30 41.81 0.127
2005 5,501,712 4.35 463 — 5.23 41.97 0.103
2004 5,355,717 6.48 418 — 5.24 42.47 0.114
2003 5,177,687 9.48 414 — 5.06 43.47 0.119
2002 4,971,435 26.52 389 — 5.55 44.28 0.117
2001 4,692,716 -6.35 358 — 5.22 44.01 0.117
2000 4,423,611 6.65 144 — 5.29 45.05 0.098
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Sierra Leone

Capital Freetown
Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Subregion —
ISO Code SLE
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