Avg GDP
$353.52M
$353.52M
Avg Population
2.45M
2.45M
Avg Life Expectancy
35.67 years
35.67 years
Indicators covered
13
13
Indicator Aggregates by Pillar
Environment
| Indicator | Decade Mean | Low | High | Obs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land (% of land area) | 36.50 | 36.19 | 36.84 | 9 |
| Average Precipitation (mm/year) | 2,526 mm/year | 2,526 mm/year | 2,526 mm/year | 9 |
| Land Area (sq. km) | 72,180 sq. km | 72,180 sq. km | 72,180 sq. km | 9 |
Health
| Indicator | Decade Mean | Low | High | Obs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth Rate (per 1,000 people) | 47.97 per 1,000 | 47.47 per 1,000 | 48.21 per 1,000 | 10 |
| Death Rate (per 1,000 people) | 29.07 per 1,000 | 26.89 per 1,000 | 31.16 per 1,000 | 10 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (years) | 35.67 years | 33.09 years | 38.23 years | 10 |
Economic
| Indicator | Decade Mean | Low | High | Obs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (current US$) | 353.52M | 322.01M | 408.69M | 10 |
| Military Expenditure (% of GDP) | 0.763 | 0.693 | 0.873 | 10 |
| Real Interest Rate (%) | 3.67 | -5.40 | 14.71 | 5 |
| Risk Premium on Lending (%) | 2.38 | 2.00 | 2.50 | 5 |
Demographics
| Indicator | Decade Mean | Low | High | Obs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population Density (people per sq. km) | 34.28 per sq. km | 31.92 per sq. km | 36.87 per sq. km | 9 |
| Population, Total | 2.45M people | 2.27M people | 2.66M people | 10 |
| Rural Population | 1.96M people | 1.87M people | 2.03M people | 10 |
Historical Context
The 1960s opened with Sierra Leone's independence on 27 April 1961, and closed with the one-party APC state consolidated under Siaka Stevens.
Key Events (1960–1969)
- 1961: Sierra Leone gains independence from the United Kingdom.
- 1967: Siaka Stevens elected Prime Minister; disputed results trigger military intervention.
Source: World Bank Development Data Group — values aggregated across the 1960s.