Replacement fertility rate in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Replacement fertility rate was 2.66 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Latest (2010)
2.66
World rank
4th
of 199 countries
All-time high
4.3
in 1950
All-time low
2.66
in 2010
Years of data
7
1950–2010
Replacement fertility rate in Sierra Leone, 1950–2010
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for replacement fertility rate in Sierra Leone is 2.66, measured in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of down 15.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement fertility rate in Sierra Leone peaked at 4.3 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.66, in 2010.
That places Sierra Leone 4th out of 199 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top 10%.
Replacement fertility rate in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 4.3 | — |
| 1960 | 4.07 | -5.3% |
| 1970 | 3.6 | -11.5% |
| 1980 | 3.26 | -9.4% |
| 1990 | 3.62 | +11.0% |
| 2000 | 3.13 | -13.5% |
| 2010 | 2.66 | -15.0% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 2.66 is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.39, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 2.66 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.37, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 1 |
| 1960s | 4.07 | 4.07 | 4.07 | 1 |
| 1970s | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1 |
| 1980s | 3.26 | 3.26 | 3.26 | 1 |
| 1990s | 3.62 | 3.62 | 3.62 | 1 |
| 2000s | 3.13 | 3.13 | 3.13 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.66 | 2.66 | 2.66 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 1 Nigeria 2.71 compare
- 2 Central African Republic 2.69 compare
- 3 Chad 2.68 compare
- 5 Cote d'Ivoire 2.6 compare
- 6 Somalia 2.58 compare
- 6 South Sudan 2.58 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 replacement fertility rate in Sierra Leone?
- Replacement fertility rate in Sierra Leone was 2.66 in 2010, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest replacement fertility rate recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 4.3 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement fertility rate recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.66 in 2010.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for replacement fertility rate?
- Sierra Leone ranks 4th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement fertility rate 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 falling.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Replacement fertility rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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