Republic of Sierra Leone
4 Sierra Leone demographic indicators from the World Bank: population total and density, rural share, Gini index — 1960–2024.
| Indicator | Coverage | Latest | All-time Low | All-time High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population, Total | 1960–2024 | 8.64M people | 2.27M people | 8.64M people |
| Rural Population | 1960–2024 | 4.72M people | 1.87M people | 4.72M people |
| Population Density (people per sq. km) | 1961–2023 | 117.21 per sq. km | 31.92 per sq. km | 117.21 per sq. km |
| Gini Index (income inequality) | 2003–2018 | 35.70 | 34.00 | 40.20 |
Latest value (2023) 117.21 per sq. km Year-over-year change 2.22% Historical peak 117.21 per sq. km Historical low 31.92 per sq. km Year-by-Year Detail…
Latest value (2024) 8.64M people Year-over-year change 2.15% Historical peak 8.64M people Historical low 2.27M people Year-by-Year Detail YearValueYoY Change 20248.64M people+2.1% 20238.46M people+2.2%…
Latest value (2024) 4.72M people Year-over-year change 1.12% Historical peak 4.72M people Historical low 1.87M people Year-by-Year Detail YearValueYoY Change 20244.72M people+1.1% 20234.67M people+1.2%…