Sierra Leone’s latest reported Population Density (people per sq. km) is 116.66 per sq. km
in 2021, near its historical peak.
Coverage spans 1961–2021 (61 data points)
sourced from the World Bank Development Data Group.
116.66 per sq. km
2.27%
116.66 per sq. km
32.43 per sq. km
Current Value & Context
The most recent observation for Population Density (people per sq. km) in Sierra Leone is
116.66 per sq. km
for 2021. Against a historical range of
32.43 per sq. km to 116.66 per sq. km,
this reading is near its historical peak.
Summary statistics
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Latest (2021) | 116.66 per sq. km |
| All-time peak | 116.66 per sq. km |
| All-time low | 32.43 per sq. km |
| Long-run median | 59.59 per sq. km |
| Observations | 61 |
Historical Trajectory
Population Density (people per sq. km) for Sierra Leone has been tracked across 61 annual observations between 1961 and 2021.
The long-run trajectory below visualises the full time series.
1991
2021
Inflection points
- 1991 — local peak at 60.66 per sq. km.
- 1993 — local trough at 59.51 per sq. km.
Decade Breakdown
Average values by decade, highlighting periods of growth, decline, or stagnation:
| Decade | Mean | Low | High | Obs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 34.99 per sq. km | 32.43 per sq. km | 37.75 per sq. km | 9 |
| 1970s | 42.00 per sq. km | 38.49 per sq. km | 45.72 per sq. km | 10 |
| 1980s | 51.71 per sq. km | 46.65 per sq. km | 57.62 per sq. km | 10 |
| 1990s | 60.43 per sq. km | 59.51 per sq. km | 62.00 per sq. km | 10 |
| 2000s | 76.54 per sq. km | 63.51 per sq. km | 86.73 per sq. km | 10 |
| 2010s | 100.22 per sq. km | 89.18 per sq. km | 111.48 per sq. km | 10 |
| 2020s | 115.37 per sq. km | 114.08 per sq. km | 116.66 per sq. km | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra Leone's Population Density (people per sq. km) in 2021?
Sierra Leone's Population Density (people per sq. km) for 2021 is 116.66 per sq. km, based on the World Bank WDI release.
What was the historical peak of Population Density (people per sq. km) in Sierra Leone?
The recorded peak is 116.66 per sq. km across 61 annual observations from the World Bank series.
How reliable is this Sierra Leone data?
Values are the World Bank's consolidated release of country-reported statistics. Missing years reflect gaps in the original source and are omitted rather than interpolated.
Where is this indicator originally sourced?
Directly from the World Bank Development Data Group, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).
Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Data licensed CC BY 4.0.