Population, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Population, annual growth rate was 2.15 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.15 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 3.3%
World rank
48th
of 186 countries
All-time high
6.08 % change on previous year
in 2001
All-time low
-1.88 % change on previous year
in 1992
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Population, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone, 1961–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone is 2.15 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 3.3% on the previous year and down 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone peaked at 6.08 % change on previous year in 2001 and was at its lowest, -1.88 % change on previous year, in 1992.
That places Sierra Leone 48th out of 186 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.58 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 1.65 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 1963 | 1.71 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 1964 | 1.77 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 1965 | 1.83 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 1966 | 1.86 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1967 | 1.9 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1968 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 1969 | 1.91 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1970 | 1.91 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1971 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1972 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1973 | 1.87 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1974 | 1.87 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1975 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1976 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1977 | 1.87 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 1978 | 1.95 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 1979 | 1.97 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 1980 | 2.01 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1981 | 2.04 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 1982 | 2.07 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 1983 | 2.16 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 1984 | 2.21 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1985 | 2.24 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1986 | 2.47 % change on previous year | +10.4% |
| 1987 | 2.72 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 1988 | 2.74 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 1989 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 1990 | 4.04 % change on previous year | +59.5% |
| 1991 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -70.8% |
| 1992 | -1.88 % change on previous year | -259.7% |
| 1993 | -0.2218 % change on previous year | -88.2% |
| 1994 | 0.3842 % change on previous year | -273.2% |
| 1995 | 0.1457 % change on previous year | -62.1% |
| 1996 | 0.4793 % change on previous year | +229.0% |
| 1997 | 1.3 % change on previous year | +170.8% |
| 1998 | 0.9888 % change on previous year | -23.8% |
| 1999 | 0.5182 % change on previous year | -47.6% |
| 2000 | 2.44 % change on previous year | +371.8% |
| 2001 | 6.08 % change on previous year | +148.8% |
| 2002 | 5.94 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 4.15 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 2004 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -17.1% |
| 2005 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -20.7% |
| 2006 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -18.1% |
| 2007 | 2.22 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 2.53 % change on previous year | +13.9% |
| 2009 | 2.73 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 2010 | 2.76 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 2.64 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2012 | 2.56 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 2.49 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 2.42 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2016 | 2.38 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 2.41 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 2.38 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 2.3 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 2.22 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 2.15 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.79 % change on previous year | 1.58 % change on previous year | 1.92 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.88 % change on previous year | 1.82 % change on previous year | 1.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.32 % change on previous year | 2.01 % change on previous year | 2.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6924 % change on previous year | -1.88 % change on previous year | 4.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.45 % change on previous year | 2.22 % change on previous year | 6.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.47 % change on previous year | 2.35 % change on previous year | 2.76 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.25 % change on previous year | 2.15 % change on previous year | 2.34 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 45 Gabon 2.18 % change on previous year compare
- 46 Rwanda 2.16 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Iraq 2.15 % change on previous year compare
- 49 Nigeria 2.1 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Australia 2.07 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Sao Tome and Principe 2.02 % change on previous year compare
More gender data for Sierra Leone
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 3,446 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.722 % 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)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 114,582 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 116,632 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone?
- Population, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone was 2.15 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population, annual growth rate recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 6.08 % change on previous year in 2001.
- What is the lowest population, annual growth rate recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.88 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for population, annual growth rate?
- Sierra Leone ranks 48th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population, annual growth rate rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.3%. 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 Population, 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 Population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population International Monetary Fund
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.