Literate and illiterate world population in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Literate and illiterate world population was 56.42 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Latest (2019)
56.42
Change on year
up 10.2%
World rank
8th
of 128 countries
All-time high
92.5
in 1950
All-time low
50.6
in 2015
Years of data
7
1950–2019
Literate and illiterate world population in Sierra Leone, 1950–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for literate and illiterate world population in Sierra Leone is 56.42, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of up 10.2% on the previous year and down 13.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Sierra Leone peaked at 92.5 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 50.6, in 2015.
That places Sierra Leone 8th out of 128 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.
Literate and illiterate world population in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 92.5 | — |
| 2004 | 65.17 | -29.5% |
| 2014 | 55.63 | -14.6% |
| 2015 | 50.6 | -9.0% |
| 2017 | 55.17 | +9.0% |
| 2018 | 51.19 | -7.2% |
| 2019 | 56.42 | +10.2% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 56.42 is above the median for low income countries, which is 38.94, 1.4× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 56.42 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 29.13, 1.9× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 92.5 | 92.5 | 92.5 | 1 |
| 2000s | 65.17 | 65.17 | 65.17 | 1 |
| 2010s | 53.8 | 50.6 | 56.42 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 5 Guinea 60.38 compare
- 6 Burkina Faso 58.43 compare
- 7 Central African Republic 57.56 compare
- 9 Cote d'Ivoire 50 compare
- 10 Senegal 49.64 compare
- 11 Benin 48.62 compare
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 literate and illiterate world population in Sierra Leone?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Sierra Leone was 56.42 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 92.5 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.6 in 2015.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Sierra Leone ranks 8th out of 128 countries with data for 2019.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Literate and illiterate world population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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