Population census world bank in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Population census world bank was 1 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
1st
of 232 countries
All-time high
1
in 1985
All-time low
0
in 1996
Years of data
39
1985–2023
Population census world bank in Sierra Leone, 1985–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, population census world bank in Sierra Leone stood at 1. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, population census world bank in Sierra Leone peaked at 1 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1996.
That places Sierra Leone 1st out of 232 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population census world bank in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 | — |
| 1986 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 1 | — |
| 2005 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1 | +0.0% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 1 is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.5, 2.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 1 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1, 1.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
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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)
- Population growth rate -0.137 (2100)
- Population density 220.76 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 983,692 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population census world bank in Sierra Leone?
- Population census world bank in Sierra Leone was 1 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population census world bank recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 1 in 1985.
- What is the lowest population census world bank recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1996.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for population census world bank?
- Sierra Leone ranks 1st out of 232 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population census world bank rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. 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 Population census world bank. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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