Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 3,446 in 2030. ▲ Rising

Latest (2030)
3,446
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
81st
of 189 countries
All-time high
3,446
in 2030
All-time low
1,795
in 1993
Years of data
41
1990–2030

Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Sierra Leone, 1990–2030

01.0k2.0k3.0k1990201020301990: 1.8k1991: 1.8k1992: 1.8k1993: 1.8k1994: 1.8k1995: 1.8k1996: 1.8k1997: 1.9k1998: 1.9k1999: 1.9k2000: 1.9k2001: 2.1k2002: 2.2k2003: 2.3k2004: 2.4k2005: 2.4k2006: 2.5k2007: 2.5k2008: 2.6k2009: 2.6k2010: 2.7k2011: 2.7k2012: 2.8k2013: 2.9k2014: 2.9k2015: 2.9k2016: 3.0k2017: 3.0k2018: 3.1k2019: 3.1k2020: 3.2k2021: 3.2k2022: 3.2k2023: 3.3k2024: 3.3k2025: 3.3k2026: 3.3k2027: 3.4k2028: 3.4k2029: 3.4k2030: 3.4k

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 189 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 78 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 3,733 compare
  2. 79 Papua New Guinea 3,665 compare
  3. 80 Haiti 3,621 compare
  4. 82 Honduras 3,403 compare
  5. 83 Jordan 3,402 compare
  6. 84 Central African Republic 3,048 compare

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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 189 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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Indicator
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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Coverage
280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
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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.