Adolescent fertility in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Adolescent fertility was 3.94 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
3.94
Change on year
down 10.5%
World rank
12th
of 206 countries
All-time high
24.78
in 2004
All-time low
3.32
in 2016
Years of data
15
2003–2018
Adolescent fertility in Sierra Leone, 2003–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Sierra Leone recorded 3.94 for adolescent fertility in 2018.
That represents a change of down 10.5% on the previous year and down 71.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adolescent fertility in Sierra Leone peaked at 24.78 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 3.32, in 2016.
That places Sierra Leone 12th out of 206 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adolescent fertility in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 18.56 | — |
| 2004 | 24.78 | +33.5% |
| 2005 | 24.59 | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 17.08 | -30.5% |
| 2007 | 13.64 | -20.1% |
| 2009 | 12.49 | -8.4% |
| 2010 | 16.85 | +34.9% |
| 2011 | 5.85 | -65.3% |
| 2012 | 10.87 | +85.8% |
| 2013 | 9.96 | -8.4% |
| 2014 | 11.2 | +12.4% |
| 2015 | 5.43 | -51.5% |
| 2016 | 3.32 | -38.9% |
| 2017 | 4.4 | +32.5% |
| 2018 | 3.94 | -10.5% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 3.94 is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.27, 1.7× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 3.94 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.87, 2.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.52 | 12.49 | 24.78 | 6 |
| 2010s | 7.98 | 3.32 | 16.85 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More population data for Sierra Leone
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1141 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.21 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1141 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 13,595 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.9 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6516 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.137 (2100)
- Population density 220.76 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 983,692 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adolescent fertility in Sierra Leone?
- Adolescent fertility in Sierra Leone was 3.94 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest adolescent fertility recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 24.78 in 2004.
- What is the lowest adolescent fertility recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.32 in 2016.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for adolescent fertility?
- Sierra Leone ranks 12th out of 206 countries with data for 2018.
- Is adolescent fertility rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Adolescent fertility. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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