What is the population of Sierra Leone?

The estimated population of Sierra Leone in 2026 is approximately 8,790,806 people.

What is the capital of Sierra Leone?

The capital city of Sierra Leone is Freetown.

Sierra Leone covers an area of 71,740 km².

8,790,806

Estimated live population (2026)

Capital Freetown

Area 71,740 km²

Density 120 per km²

Annual Growth Rate +2.1%

Continent Africa

Timezone UTC+0

Country Code SL

World Share 0.11%

Province-level data coming soon.