Sierra Leone across the 1990s: aggregated averages, peaks, and troughs
computed from World Bank WDI coverage between 1990 and 1999.
Decade Summary
| Indicator | Decade mean | Decade low | Decade high | Obs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land (% of land area) | 38.97 | 38.85 | 39.14 | 10 |
| Average Precipitation (mm/year) | 2,526 mm/year | 2,526 mm/year | 2,526 mm/year | 10 |
| Birth Rate (per 1,000 people) | 45.71 per 1,000 | 45.19 per 1,000 | 46.03 per 1,000 | 10 |
| CO2 Emissions (metric tons per capita) | 288.48 | 197.20 | 350.50 | 10 |
| Death Rate (per 1,000 people) | 21.56 per 1,000 | 21.05 per 1,000 | 21.97 per 1,000 | 10 |
| Forest Land (% of land area) | 42.09 | 40.86 | 43.32 | 10 |
| GDP (current US$) | 779.49M | 649.64M | 941.74M | 10 |
| Individuals Using the Internet (% of population) | 0.007 | 0.000 | 0.048 | 10 |
| Land Area (sq. km) | 72,180 sq. km | 72,180 sq. km | 72,180 sq. km | 10 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (years) | 43.27 years | 42.07 years | 44.06 years | 10 |
| Military Expenditure (% of GDP) | 1.70 | 0.765 | 2.69 | 10 |
| Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions | 2,888 | 2,373 | 3,185 | 10 |
| Population Density (people per sq. km) | 60.43 per sq. km | 59.51 per sq. km | 62.00 per sq. km | 10 |
| Population, Total | 4.36M people | 4.30M people | 4.48M people | 10 |
| Real Interest Rate (%) | -0.451 | -31.70 | 21.14 | 10 |
| Renewable Energy Consumption (% of total) | 93.46 | 91.80 | 94.96 | 10 |
| Risk Premium on Lending (%) | 5.60 | -15.80 | 21.82 | 10 |
| Rural Population | 2.86M people | 2.84M people | 2.91M people | 10 |
| Trade in Services (% of GDP) | 16.74 | 8.67 | 22.78 | 10 |
Historical Context
The 1990s were dominated by the civil war (1991–2002), IMF programmes, and severe demographic disruption.
Key Sub-period Events
- 1991: Civil war begins with RUF incursion from Liberia.
- 1996: Ahmad Tejan Kabbah elected President; brief return to civilian rule.
- 1999: Lomé Peace Accord signed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Sierra Leone's average GDP in the 1990s?
Averaged across the 1990s, Sierra Leone's GDP (current US$) was $779.49M, with a decade low of $649.64M and high of $941.74M.
What was average life expectancy in Sierra Leone during the 1990s?
Life expectancy at birth averaged 43.27 years across the 1990s (low 42.07, high 44.06).
How large was Sierra Leone's population in the 1990s?
Population averaged 4.36M across the 1990s, ranging from 4.30M to 4.48M.
Which political events defined Sierra Leone in the 1990s?
The 1990s were dominated by the civil war (1991–2002), IMF programmes, and severe demographic disruption. Specific events are listed in the Key Sub-period Events list above.
Source: World Bank Development Data Group — values aggregated across the 1990s.