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🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
With 8,819,794 inhabitants (2025), Sierra Leone ranks 99 out of 213 in the population ranking (Africa). GDP per capita – Sierra Leone: $846 /inh. (2025), ranking 200 out of 211. Economic growth is 4.6 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 3.2 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 7.5 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Sierra Leone, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: marriage (1/186), Women's legal equality: pay and occupations (1/186).
Weaknesses – Sierra Leone, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Adults with an official ID (143/145), Under-5 mortality (189/194), Population covered by at least one social benefit (201/210).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Sierra Leone has $846 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Sierra Leone has 3.2 %, below the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Sierra Leone has 7.5 %, above the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Sierra Leone has 4.6 %, close to the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 9 % | 2021 | 52 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 4.6 % | 2025 | 60 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 2.5 % | 2025 | 104 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $32.8B | 2025 | 148 of 201 |
| GDP | $7.5B | 2025 | 163 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $426 /inh. | 2021 | 175 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $3,717 /inh. | 2025 | 178 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $830 /inh. | 2025 | 192 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $846 /inh. | 2025 | 200 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real interest rate | 18.3 % | 2025 | 6 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 21.4 % | 2025 | 14 of 146 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 2.7 % | 2025 | 80 of 210 |
| Official exchange rate | 21.3 LCU/$ | 2023 | 94 of 211 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 22.6 % | 2025 | 154 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 7.5 % | 2025 | 157 of 191 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 88.8 % | 2025 | 3 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 3.7 % | 2025 | 15 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 44.5 % | 2025 | 31 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 3.2 % | 2025 | 45 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 51.7 % | 2025 | 130 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 53.4 % | 2025 | 144 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 44 % | 2025 | 147 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 11.5 % | 2025 | 158 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of goods and services | 28.2 % | 2025 | 149 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 20.9 % | 2025 | 151 of 192 |
| Merchandise exports | $1.5B | 2025 | 151 of 205 |
| Trade openness | 49.1 % | 2025 | 153 of 192 |
| High-technology exports | 0.7 % | 2018 | 162 of 185 |
| Current account balance | -14.1 % | 2024 | 180 of 198 |
| Services exports | $49.6M | 2024 | 187 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official development aid received | 7.8 % | 2023 | 31 of 160 |
| Migrant remittances received | 4.6 % | 2024 | 63 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 2.4 % | 2025 | 91 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $177M | 2025 | 144 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $39M | 2018 | 177 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 71,000 arr. | 2019 | 180 of 202 |
Public finances 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military spending | 0.4 % | 2025 | 157 of 165 |
| Government final consumption | 5.9 % | 2025 | 177 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 31.1 % | 2024 | 32 of 121 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 1.8 months | 2024 | 146 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $433.3M | 2024 | 165 of 180 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 5.5 % | 2025 | 180 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 29.5 % | 2025 | 15 of 203 |
| Household final consumption | 78.2 % | 2025 | 39 of 189 |
| Industry (including construction) | 25.7 % | 2025 | 76 of 205 |
| Gross capital formation | 23.2 % | 2025 | 93 of 185 |
| Gross savings | 19.2 % | 2024 | 106 of 178 |
| Manufacturing | 7 % | 2024 | 135 of 201 |
| Services | 41.6 % | 2025 | 183 of 202 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 37.7 % | 2025 | 35 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 69.3 per 100 | 2025 | 42 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 99.5 per 100 women | 2025 | 84 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.9 % | 2025 | 84 of 213 |
| Population | 8,819,794 inhab. | 2025 | 99 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 90.4 % | 2019 | 114 of 178 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.1 % | 2025 | 130 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 42.6 % | 2024 | 143 of 145 |
| Urban population | 45.9 % | 2025 | 156 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 59.1 % | 2025 | 172 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 103.4 per 100 girls | 2024 | 178 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 3.3 % | 2025 | 182 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 19.3 yrs | 2023 | 192 of 226 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth rate | 30.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 29 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 3.7 children/woman | 2024 | 34 of 213 |
| Population growth | 2.04 % | 2025 | 46 of 213 |
| Death rate | 8.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 76 of 213 |
| Male suicide rate | 23.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 127 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 14.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 131 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 7.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 156 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 53.6 yrs | 2023 | 171 of 183 |
| Road traffic deaths | 33 per 100,000 | 2019 | 175 of 188 |
| Infant mortality | 54.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 184 of 194 |
| Under-5 mortality | 90.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 189 of 194 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 63.7 yrs | 2024 | 201 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 60.2 yrs | 2024 | 202 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 62 yrs | 2024 | 203 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measles vaccination | 90 % | 2024 | 92 of 191 |
| HIV prevalence | 1.4 % | 2024 | 126 of 152 |
| Health expenditure | 4.7 % | 2023 | 129 of 191 |
| Undernourishment | 25.3 % | 2024 | 153 of 167 |
| Nurses and midwives | 1.16 per 1,000 | 2022 | 161 of 196 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 54.5 % | 2023 | 167 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 0.4 per 1,000 | 2006 | 178 of 190 |
| Physicians | 0.13 per 1,000 | 2022 | 179 of 193 |
| Open defecation | 15.3 % | 2024 | 187 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 68.1 % | 2024 | 190 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 372 per 100,000 | 2024 | 191 of 206 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 24.9 % | 2024 | 199 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity among adult men | 3 % | 2024 | 7 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 8.2 % | 2024 | 19 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 4.8 % | 2024 | 23 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult women | 13.1 % | 2024 | 26 of 196 |
| Average weight of women | 59 kg | 2009 | 35 of 48 |
| Tobacco use | 11.3 % | 2024 | 42 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 17.5 % | 2024 | 42 of 165 |
| Average weight of men | 62 kg | 2009 | 44 of 48 |
| Tobacco use among women | 5.1 % | 2024 | 76 of 165 |
| Average height of women | 156.6 cm | 2014 | 146 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 23.5 kg/m² | 2016 | 163 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 21.9 kg/m² | 2016 | 175 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 164.4 cm | 2014 | 180 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 0.2 L/person | 2024 | 183 of 202 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.82 | 2003 | 12 of 205 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.76 | 2003 | 27 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 80.2 % | 2020 | 37 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.54 | 2003 | 86 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 101 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 19.8 % | 2020 | 132 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0 % | 2020 | 183 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 0.6 % | 2024 | 184 of 212 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0 % | 2020 | 185 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Muslims (over 50%) | 2020 | 50 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7.9 % | 2018 | 47 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 29.4 % | 2018 | 67 of 169 |
| Gini index | 35.7 | 2018 | 89 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 41.5 % | 2018 | 151 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 119.7 inh./km² | 2024 | 87 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 2 countries | 2026 | 108 of 223 |
| Length of coastline | 402 km | 2026 | 113 of 227 |
| Land area | 72,180 km² | 2024 | 116 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 1,093 km | 2026 | 119 of 230 |
| Total area | 72,300 km² | 2024 | 119 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 8.6 ° | 2026 | 153 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual rainfall | 2,526 mm | 2022 | 13 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 19,331 m³/inh. | 2022 | 30 of 181 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 3.5 % | 2015 | 115 of 212 |
| Average elevation | 279 m | 2026 | 119 of 166 |
| Highest point | 1,948 m | 2026 | 126 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 21.9 % | 2024 | 48 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 55.2 % | 2024 | 49 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 34 % | 2024 | 101 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 12.6 % | 2025 | 142 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.9 | 2025 | 18 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.91 | 2025 | 25 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.31 | 2025 | 85 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.34 | 2025 | 86 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.35 | 2025 | 89 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.47 | 2025 | 91 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.32 | 2025 | 113 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic freedom index | 0.86 | 2025 | 32 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.87 | 2025 | 52 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.82 | 2025 | 55 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.84 | 2025 | 62 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.16 | 2025 | 69 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.82 | 2025 | 69 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.77 | 2025 | 77 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.79 | 2025 | 79 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.71 | 2025 | 101 of 174 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.54 | 2025 | 92 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.65 | 2025 | 93 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.57 | 2025 | 95 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.38 | 2025 | 101 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 33 pts | 2024 | 114 of 179 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.47 | 2025 | 129 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.39 | 2025 | 145 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.84 | 2025 | 155 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.78 | 2025 | 157 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -1.1 | 2025 | 179 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.93 | 2025 | 180 of 203 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women among ministers | 33.3 % | 2025 | 40 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,958 | 2025 | 71 of 189 |
| Share of women in parliament | 29.5 % | 2025 | 80 of 192 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 28.7 % | 2013 | 92 of 106 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | Lower quota (under 40% or at least one woman) | 2025 | 25 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 68.8 /100 | 2025 | 15 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 43 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 83.3 /100 | 2025 | 60 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 75 /100 | 2025 | 81 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 71.9 /100 | 2025 | 85 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 89 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 75 /100 | 2025 | 116 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 124 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 0 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -1.5 pts | 2025 | 151 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 2.2 per 100,000 | 2020 | 85 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Allowed at the discretion of the authorities | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 45.4 % | 2019 | 50 of 78 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 24.8 % | 2019 | 119 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 20.9 % | 2019 | 149 of 181 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 86.9 % | 2019 | 154 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 354 per 100,000 | 2023 | 174 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 91.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 193 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 41 % | 2008 | 34 of 99 |
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 20.2 % | 2017 | 45 of 64 |
| Trade union membership rate | 23.7 % | 2014 | 45 of 137 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 0.8 /10 | 2024 | 51 of 186 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $121 | 2024 | 153 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $37.55 | 2023 | 155 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 4.4 % | 2019 | 201 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Women married before age 18 | 29.6 % | 2019 | 114 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Recognized only by customary law | 2026 | 8 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 9 yrs | 2025 | 113 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone has about 8,819,794 inhabitants (2025), ranking 99 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Sierra Leone?
GDP per capita is $846 /inh. (2025): Sierra Leone ranks 200 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Sierra Leone?
Annual inflation is 7.5 % (2025); Sierra Leone ranks 157 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Sierra Leone?
The unemployment rate is 3.2 % (2025); Sierra Leone ranks 45 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Sierra Leone stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Sierra Leone has $846 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Sierra Leone come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.