The total population of Sierra Leone stood at about 8.97 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by approximately 5.42 million people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The total population will steadily rise by around 1.17 million people over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

La population totale en Sierra Leone était estimée à 8,6 millions de personnes en 2024, selon les dernières données du recensement et les projections de Trading Economics. Cette dataset fournit - Population de la Sierra Leone - valeurs actuelles, données historiques, prévisions, graphique, statistiques, calendrier économique et actualités.

Population, total in Sierra Leone was reported at 8642022 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sierra Leone - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Sierra Leone population growth rate for 2023 was 2.20%, a 0.03% decline from 2022.

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<li>Sierra Leone population growth rate for 2022 was <strong>2.23%</strong>, a <strong>0.05% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Sierra Leone population growth rate for 2021 was <strong>2.27%</strong>, a <strong>0.03% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Sierra Leone population growth rate for 2020 was <strong>2.31%</strong>, a <strong>0.01% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Freetown, Sierra Leone metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Population, female in Sierra Leone was reported at 4332051 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sierra Leone - Population, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for Sierra Leone (SPPOPGROWSLE) from 1961 to 2024 about Sierra Leone, population, and rate.

Sierra Leone SL: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data was reported at 9.239 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.190 % for 2016. Sierra Leone SL: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 9.046 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.422 % in 2005 and a record low of 7.790 % in 1978. Sierra Leone SL: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sierra Leone – Table SL.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total male population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Population ages 0-14, female (% of female population) in Sierra Leone was reported at 37.71 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sierra Leone - Population ages 0-14, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

This statistic shows the total population of Sierra Leone from 2013 to 2023 by gender. In 2023, Sierra Leone's female population amounted to approximately 4.24 million, while the male population amounted to approximately 4.22 million inhabitants.

Population ages 20-24, female (% of female population) in Sierra Leone was reported at 9.6528 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sierra Leone - Population ages 20-24, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Population Ages 15 to 64 for Sierra Leone (SPPOP1564TOZSSLE) from 1960 to 2024 about Sierra Leone, 15 to 64 years, and population.

In 2024, the labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in Sierra Leone remained nearly unchanged at around ***** percent. Still, 2024 marked the second consecutive decline of the labor participation rate. The labor force participation rate is the share of the population aged 15 and over who are currently employed or actively searching for work. It is calculated by dividing the economically active population aged 15 and over by the total population aged 15 and over.Find more key insights for the labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in countries like Liberia and Cabo Verde.

Sierra Leone birth rate for 2025 is 30.12, a 1.55% decline from 2024.

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<li>Sierra Leone birth rate for 2024 was <strong>30.59</strong>, a <strong>0.02% decline</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Sierra Leone birth rate for 2023 was <strong>30.60</strong>, a <strong>1.51% decline</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Sierra Leone birth rate for 2022 was <strong>31.07</strong>, a <strong>1.81% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.

There were 176 300 Linkedin users in Sierra Leone in November 2024, which accounted for 1.9% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (80 000).

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) in Sierra Leone was reported at 115 sq. Km in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sierra Leone - Population density (people per sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

In 2024, the youth unemployment rate in Sierra Leone increased by 0.1 percentage points (+2.87 percent) compared to 2023. In total, the youth unemployment rate amounted to 3.6 percent in 2024. This increase was preceded by a declining youth unemployment rate.The youth unemployment rate refers to the share of the workforce aged 15 to 24 that is currently not working but is actively searching for work. It does not include the economically inactive population, such as the long-term unemployed or full-time students.Find more key insights for the youth unemployment rate in countries like Liberia and Mali.

Population, female (% of total population) in Sierra Leone was reported at 50.13 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sierra Leone - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Population, male in Sierra Leone was reported at 4309971 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sierra Leone - Population, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

In 2024, the labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in Cabo Verde remained nearly unchanged at around 62.43 percent. The labor force participation rate refers to the share of the population aged 15 years and over who are economically active. Unemployed people actively searching for work are included, whereas the long-term unemployed (economically inactive) are not. It is calculated by dividing the total number of workers aged 15 and over by the total population aged 15 and over.Find more key insights for the labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in countries like Sierra Leone and Togo.