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Sierra Leone

Africa · Western Africa · capital Freetown

About Sierra Leone

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.

All statistics and world rankings

Data updated April 1, 2026
Statistics and world rankings for Sierra Leone
Populationtotal people8.5Mpeople102nd
Land Areatotal km²71.7Kkm²120th
GDP per PersonUSD per person$758.33201st
Total GDPUSD · whole economy$6.4B164th
Life Expectancyyears, at birth61.8years205th
Urban Population% living in cities44.8%160th
Internet Users% of people online20.6%180th
Fertility Ratechildren per woman3.79births/woman35th
Tourist Arrivalsvisitors per year71.0Karrivals/year160th
Forest Cover% of land forested34.6%91st
Unemployment Rate% of labor force3.1%142nd
Military Spending% of GDP0.6%of GDP138th
Renewable Energy% of energy use71.6%25th
Inflation Rateannual CPI change47.6%7th
Beer Consumptionliters per yearno data
Coffee Consumptionkg per yearno data
Wine Consumptionliters per yearno data
Education Spending% of GDP2.6%of GDP156th
Health Spending% of GDP4.7%of GDP131st
Arable Land% of land arable21.9%49th
Foreign Direct InvestmentUSD inflow/year$145.9M140th

Borders Sierra Leone2 countries

Guineacapital ConakryLiberiacapital Monrovia

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ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 SL · alpha-3 SLE · Western Africa

Where Sierra Leone stands18 of 21 rankings

7thInflation %47.6%25thRenewables %71.6%35thFertility3.79 births/woman

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