International migrants, by country of destination in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: International migrants, by country of destination was 49,997 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
International migrants, by country of destination in Sierra Leone, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in Sierra Leone is 49,997, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Sierra Leone peaked at 222,148 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 49,997, in 2024.
That places Sierra Leone 164th out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 222,148 | — |
| 1995 | 98,516 | -55.7% |
| 2000 | 97,974 | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 146,227 | +49.3% |
| 2010 | 79,265 | -45.8% |
| 2015 | 58,830 | -25.8% |
| 2020 | 53,746 | -8.6% |
| 2024 | 49,997 | -7.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 160,332 | 98,516 | 222,148 | 2 |
| 2000s | 122,100 | 97,974 | 146,227 | 2 |
| 2010s | 69,048 | 58,830 | 79,265 | 2 |
| 2020s | 51,872 | 49,997 | 53,746 | 2 |
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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)
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Population density 220.76 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 983,692 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Sierra Leone?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Sierra Leone was 49,997 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 222,148 in 1990.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 49,997 in 2024.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Sierra Leone ranks 164th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of International migrants, by country of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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