Sierra Leone

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Sierra Leone is located in Western Africa. Its capital is Freetown, and it has a population of 8,819,794 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 71,740 square kilometers (approximately 27,699 square miles). Its currency is Sierra Leonean leone. The population density is approximately 123 people per square kilometer. Sierra Leone shares land borders with 2 countries: Guinea and Liberia.

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Sierra Leone at a glance

Economy of Sierra Leone

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering Sierra Leone

GN

Guinea

CapitalConakry

Population15,099,727

LR

Liberia

CapitalMonrovia

Population5,731,206