Sub-Saharan Africa
Sierra Leone Population
Total population based on the de facto definition.
Latest Value
8.6M
As of 2024
YoY Change
+2.1%
2023 → 2024
Record High
8.6M
Recorded in 2024
Record Low
2.3M
Recorded in 1960
10-Year Average
7.8M
2015–2024
Data Range
1960–2024
65 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SP.POP.TOTL
Historical Trend
1960 – 2024
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.6M | 182K | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 8.5M | 184K | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 8.3M | 182K | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 8.1M | 182K | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 7.9M | 181K | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 7.7M | 177K | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 7.6M | 175K | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 7.4M | 174K | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 7.2M | 168K | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 7.0M | 161K | +2.3% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1960–2024
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