Sierra Leone

Western Africa, Africa

Renewables %

#25of 192 countries

71.6%

World Bank 2021

About the size of Ireland

71.7K km² against 70.3K km². Total area, REST Countries.

11% of world median

GDP per person

Method

Median among 189 other countries with data. GDP per person is not household income.

World rankings

Sovereign states with data

Highest rankings

Inflation %47.6%. World Bank 2023.7 of 179 Renewables %71.6%. World Bank 2021.25 of 192 Fertility3.79 births/woman. World Bank 2022.35 of 194

Lowest rankings

GDP / Person$758.33. World Bank 2023.181 of 190 Life Expectancy61.8 years. World Bank 2022.183 of 194 Internet %20.6%. World Bank 2022.177 of 190

Neighbours

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Sierra Leone, in short

What is the capital of Sierra Leone?

The capital of Sierra Leone is Freetown. Freetown is the seat of national government for Sierra Leone, a country in Western Africa.

What is the population of Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone has a population of about 8.5 million people, the 102nd largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone covers 71,740 square kilometers (27,699 square miles), making Sierra Leone the 120th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone borders 2 countries: Guinea and Liberia.

What is the life expectancy in Sierra Leone?

Life expectancy at birth in Sierra Leone is 61.8 years, the 205th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Sierra Leone in?

Sierra Leone is in Africa, in the Western Africa region. Sierra Leone is one of 58 countries and territories in Africa.