What Language Do They Speak in Sierra Leone?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The official language of Sierra Leone is English. English is also an official language in 58 other countries worldwide.
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Languages of Sierra Leone at a glance
| Official language | English |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 1 |
| Countries on this site where English is official | 59 |
| People (demonym) | Sierra Leonean |
| Capital | Freetown |
| Internet domain | .sl |
Other countries where English is official
English is also an official language in 58 other countries covered here:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Dominica
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guyana
- India
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Malawi
…and 34 more.
Languages of neighbouring countries
Sierra Leone in context
- Sierra Leone covers 71,740 km², making it the 117th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 127 people per km² ranks 73rd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Guinea, Liberia.
- With 9,077,691 people, Sierra Leone holds about 2.1% of the population of Western Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Sierra Leone is a member state of the United Nations.
Languages in Sierra Leone — FAQ
What language do they speak in Sierra Leone?
The official language of Sierra Leone is English.
How many official languages does Sierra Leone have?
Sierra Leone has 1 official language: English.
Is English spoken anywhere else?
English is also an official language in 58 other countries.
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