Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 3,446 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Sierra Leone, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in Sierra Leone is 3,446, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Sierra Leone peaked at 3,446 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 1,795, in 1993.
That places Sierra Leone 81st out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,802 | — |
| 1991 | 1,826 | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 1,796 | -1.7% |
| 1993 | 1,795 | -0.0% |
| 1994 | 1,806 | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 1,812 | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 1,825 | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 1,852 | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 1,874 | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 1,889 | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 1,939 | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 2,059 | +6.2% |
| 2002 | 2,183 | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 2,274 | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 2,350 | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 2,411 | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 2,460 | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 2,508 | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 2,564 | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 2,626 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 2,688 | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 2,748 | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 2,804 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 2,855 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 2,902 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 2,944 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 2,986 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 3,027 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 3,068 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 3,108 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 3,150 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 3,190 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 3,226 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 3,260 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | 3,292 | +1.0% |
| 2025 | 3,321 | +0.9% |
| 2026 | 3,347 | +0.8% |
| 2027 | 3,373 | +0.8% |
| 2028 | 3,397 | +0.7% |
| 2029 | 3,421 | +0.7% |
| 2030 | 3,446 | +0.7% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 3,446 is below the median for low income countries, which is 10,122, 34% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 3,446 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,548, 53% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,828 | 1,795 | 1,889 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,337 | 1,939 | 2,626 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,913 | 2,688 | 3,108 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,298 | 3,150 | 3,421 | 10 |
| 2030s | 3,446 | 3,446 | 3,446 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More gender data for Sierra Leone
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.722 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 6,249 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 6,249 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 2.45 % change on previous year (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Sierra Leone?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Sierra Leone was 3,446 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 3,446 in 2030.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,795 in 1993.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Sierra Leone ranks 81st out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. La población infantil incluye a los niños menores de 15 años who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.