Net migration metrics in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Net migration metrics was -4,000 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-4,000
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
163rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
227,791
in 2001
All-time low
-238,965
in 1991
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Sierra Leone, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration metrics in Sierra Leone is -4,000, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 244.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Sierra Leone peaked at 227,791 in 2001 and was at its lowest, -238,965, in 1991.
Sierra Leone ranks 163rd 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.
Net migration metrics in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -3,290 | — |
| 1951 | -3,568 | +8.4% |
| 1952 | -4,279 | +19.9% |
| 1953 | -5,507 | +28.7% |
| 1954 | -5,236 | -4.9% |
| 1955 | -5,237 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | -5,188 | -0.9% |
| 1957 | -5,292 | +2.0% |
| 1958 | -6,799 | +28.5% |
| 1959 | -4,414 | -35.1% |
| 1960 | -3,528 | -20.1% |
| 1961 | -2,947 | -16.5% |
| 1962 | -2,658 | -9.8% |
| 1963 | -2,480 | -6.7% |
| 1964 | -2,308 | -6.9% |
| 1965 | -1,851 | -19.8% |
| 1966 | -2,911 | +57.3% |
| 1967 | -2,819 | -3.2% |
| 1968 | -3,743 | +32.8% |
| 1969 | -4,485 | +19.8% |
| 1970 | -4,957 | +10.5% |
| 1971 | -8,162 | +64.7% |
| 1972 | -8,267 | +1.3% |
| 1973 | -9,322 | +12.8% |
| 1974 | -11,473 | +23.1% |
| 1975 | -13,058 | +13.8% |
| 1976 | -15,686 | +20.1% |
| 1977 | -12,399 | -21.0% |
| 1978 | -13,073 | +5.4% |
| 1979 | -13,095 | +0.2% |
| 1980 | -11,641 | -11.1% |
| 1981 | -12,699 | +9.1% |
| 1982 | -11,379 | -10.4% |
| 1983 | -8,783 | -22.8% |
| 1984 | -8,708 | -0.9% |
| 1985 | -7,873 | -9.6% |
| 1986 | 7,992 | -201.5% |
| 1987 | 9,558 | +19.6% |
| 1988 | 9,470 | -0.9% |
| 1989 | -5,079 | -153.6% |
| 1990 | 131,587 | -2690.8% |
| 1991 | -238,965 | -281.6% |
| 1992 | -129,565 | -45.8% |
| 1993 | -95,476 | -26.3% |
| 1994 | -77,371 | -19.0% |
| 1995 | -112,857 | +45.9% |
| 1996 | -52,110 | -53.8% |
| 1997 | -48,437 | -7.0% |
| 1998 | -76,766 | +58.5% |
| 1999 | -84,926 | +10.6% |
| 2000 | 83,013 | -197.7% |
| 2001 | 227,791 | +174.4% |
| 2002 | 86,578 | -62.0% |
| 2003 | 69,185 | -20.1% |
| 2004 | 23,897 | -65.5% |
| 2005 | -1,805 | -107.6% |
| 2006 | -34,052 | +1786.5% |
| 2007 | -6,042 | -82.3% |
| 2008 | 1,182 | -119.6% |
| 2009 | 18,145 | +1435.1% |
| 2010 | 7,983 | -56.0% |
| 2011 | 6,895 | -13.6% |
| 2012 | 988 | -85.7% |
| 2013 | 2,773 | +180.7% |
| 2014 | 485 | -82.5% |
| 2015 | -356 | -173.4% |
| 2016 | 4,657 | -1408.1% |
| 2017 | 1,234 | -73.5% |
| 2018 | -2,741 | -322.1% |
| 2019 | -2,238 | -18.4% |
| 2020 | 1,292 | -157.7% |
| 2021 | -1,544 | -219.5% |
| 2022 | -4,000 | +159.1% |
| 2023 | -4,000 | -0.0% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's -4,000 is above the median for low income countries, which is -5,233, 76% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's -4,000 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -3,998, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Sierra Leone changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +2690.8% | -5,079 | 131,587 |
| 2006 | -1786.5% | -1,805 | -34,052 |
| 2009 | +1435.1% | 1,182 | 18,145 |
| 2016 | +1408.1% | -356 | 4,657 |
| 2018 | -322.1% | 1,234 | -2,741 |
| 1991 | -281.6% | 131,587 | -238,965 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -4,881 | -6,799 | -3,290 | 10 |
| 1960s | -2,973 | -4,485 | -1,851 | 10 |
| 1970s | -10,949 | -15,686 | -4,957 | 10 |
| 1980s | -3,914 | -12,699 | 9,558 | 10 |
| 1990s | -78,489 | -238,965 | 131,587 | 10 |
| 2000s | 46,789 | -34,052 | 227,791 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,968 | -2,741 | 7,983 | 10 |
| 2020s | -2,063 | -4,000 | 1,292 | 4 |
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 net migration metrics in Sierra Leone?
- Net migration metrics in Sierra Leone was -4,000 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 227,791 in 2001.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was -238,965 in 1991.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for net migration metrics?
- Sierra Leone ranks 163rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 244.2%. 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 Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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