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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Sierra Leone

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population8.82M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$7.46B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$846.32025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth622024 · yearsInternet use25.1%2024 · % of populationForest area34.3%2023 · % of land area
Safely managed drinking water
10.9%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Sierra Leone2024 · 10.9%
02.725.458.1710.91960199320252000: 5.2%2001: 5.3%2002: 5.5%2003: 5.7%2004: 5.9%2005: 6.1%2006: 6.3%2007: 6.5%2008: 6.7%2009: 7%2010: 7.2%2011: 7.4%2012: 7.7%2013: 7.9%2014: 8.2%2015: 8.4%2016: 8.7%2017: 9%2018: 9.2%2019: 9.5%2020: 9.8%2021: 10%2022: 10.3%2023: 10.6%2024: 10.9%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

Sierra Leone in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Freetown
Country code
SLE

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