Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation … annual in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation … annual was 3.14 % change on previous year in 2024. ▬ Flat
Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation, annual in Sierra Leone, 2001–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation, annual in Sierra Leone is 3.14 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.6% on the previous year and down 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation, annual in Sierra Leone peaked at 4.73 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1.6 % change on previous year, in 2003.
Sierra Leone ranks 3rd of 186 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation … annual in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1.66 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 1.6 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 4.73 % change on previous year | +194.8% |
| 2005 | 4.61 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2006 | 4.5 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 4.39 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 4.29 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 4.19 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 4.1 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 4.01 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 3.92 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 3.84 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 3.76 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 3.69 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 3.62 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 3.55 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 3.48 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 3.42 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 3.36 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 3.19 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 3.14 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 3.14 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.0125 % change on previous year, 250.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation … annual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +194.8% | 1.6 % change on previous year | 4.73 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.51 % change on previous year | 1.6 % change on previous year | 4.73 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.74 % change on previous year | 3.42 % change on previous year | 4.1 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.25 % change on previous year | 3.14 % change on previous year | 3.36 % change on previous year | 5 |
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 urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation, annual in Sierra Leone?
- Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation, annual in Sierra Leone was 3.14 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation, annual recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 4.73 % change on previous year in 2004.
- What is the lowest urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation, annual recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.6 % change on previous year in 2003.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation, annual?
- Sierra Leone ranks 3rd out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation, annual rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.