Annual change in population in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Annual change in population was 183,714 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in Sierra Leone, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual change in population in Sierra Leone is 183,714 people, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and up 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in Sierra Leone peaked at 278,720 people in 2002 and was at its lowest, -79,900 people, in 1992.
Sierra Leone ranks 67th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 26,155 people | 23,617 people | 30,183 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 42,634 people | 33,337 people | 49,832 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 54,614 people | 50,920 people | 61,980 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 82,654 people | 64,595 people | 104,797 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 28,401 people | -79,900 people | 162,796 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 173,761 people | 105,568 people | 278,720 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 167,634 people | 161,275 people | 177,426 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 182,132 people | 180,563 people | 183,714 people | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 64 Tajikistan 207,579 people compare
- 65 Netherlands 188,105 people compare
- 66 Papua New Guinea 186,461 people compare
- 68 Jordan 182,951 people compare
- 69 Honduras 180,973 people compare
- 70 Bolivia 167,005 people compare
More population data for Sierra Leone
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.1% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 983,692 people (2100)
- Population density 220.76 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 3.7 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 0 people (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 3.7 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 3.7 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate 2.2% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 3.79 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in Sierra Leone?
- Annual change in population in Sierra Leone was 183,714 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 278,720 people in 2002.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was -79,900 people in 1992.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for annual change in population?
- Sierra Leone ranks 67th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.