Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth was 0.722 % change on previous year in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Sierra Leone, 1991–2030
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Sierra Leone recorded 0.722 % change on previous year for child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in 2030.
That represents a change of up 2.8% on the previous year and down 46.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Sierra Leone peaked at 6.19 % change on previous year in 2001 and was at its lowest, -1.68 % change on previous year, in 1992.
Sierra Leone ranks 43rd of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.36 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -1.68 % change on previous year | -223.6% |
| 1993 | -0.0167 % change on previous year | -99.0% |
| 1994 | 0.5954 % change on previous year | -3663.9% |
| 1995 | 0.3605 % change on previous year | -39.5% |
| 1996 | 0.6886 % change on previous year | +91.0% |
| 1997 | 1.49 % change on previous year | +116.7% |
| 1998 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 1999 | 0.7859 % change on previous year | -34.1% |
| 2000 | 2.66 % change on previous year | +239.1% |
| 2001 | 6.19 % change on previous year | +132.3% |
| 2002 | 6 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 4.15 % change on previous year | -30.8% |
| 2004 | 3.36 % change on previous year | -19.1% |
| 2005 | 2.57 % change on previous year | -23.4% |
| 2006 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -20.9% |
| 2007 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2008 | 2.24 % change on previous year | +13.1% |
| 2009 | 2.39 % change on previous year | +7.1% |
| 2010 | 2.39 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 2012 | 2.04 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
| 2013 | 1.84 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 2014 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 2015 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 2016 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 1.33 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 1.34 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 2022 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 2023 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 2024 | 0.9712 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 2025 | 0.8834 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 2026 | 0.8037 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 2027 | 0.7594 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2028 | 0.7211 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 2029 | 0.7024 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2030 | 0.722 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.5308 % change on previous year | -1.68 % change on previous year | 1.49 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 3.36 % change on previous year | 1.98 % change on previous year | 6.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.7 % change on previous year | 1.33 % change on previous year | 2.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9632 % change on previous year | 0.7024 % change on previous year | 1.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 0.722 % change on previous year | 0.722 % change on previous year | 0.722 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 40 Comoros 0.8229 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Saudi Arabia 0.7629 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Vanuatu 0.7563 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Zimbabwe 0.695 % change on previous year compare
- 45 Guinea-Bissau 0.69 % change on previous year compare
- 46 Nigeria 0.6887 % change on previous year compare
More gender data for Sierra Leone
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 3,446 (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 122,158 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 124,999 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 118,334 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 120,652 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 116,120 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 118,274 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 114,582 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 116,632 (2025)
- Age population, age 04, female, interpolated 113,417 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Sierra Leone?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth in Sierra Leone was 0.722 % change on previous year in 2030, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 6.19 % change on previous year in 2001.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.68 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth?
- Sierra Leone ranks 43rd out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), 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 Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.