What is the Population of Sierra Leone?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Sierra Leone has a population of approximately 9,077,691 people, making it the 101st most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.11% of the world's population. With a land area of 71,740 km², the population density is roughly 127 people per km².
| Population | 9,077,691 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 101st of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.11% |
| Area | 71,740 km² |
| Population density | 127 / km² |
| Demonym | Sierra Leonean |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Leone | 9,077,691 | 101st |
| Austria | 9,200,931 | 98th |
| Belarus | 9,109,280 | 99th |
| Switzerland | 9,082,848 | 100th |
| Togo | 8,095,498 | 102nd |
| Laos | 7,647,000 | 103rd |
| Libya | 7,459,000 | 104th |
Sierra Leone compared with its neighbours
Sierra Leone in context
- Sierra Leone covers 71,740 km², making it the 117th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- 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.
Population of Sierra Leone — FAQ
What is the population of Sierra Leone?
The population of Sierra Leone is approximately 9,077,691 (9.1 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Sierra Leone in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Sierra Leone at approximately 9,077,691 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Sierra Leone is the 101st most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Sierra Leone?
Approximately 9,077,691 people live in Sierra Leone, making it the 101st most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Sierra Leone rank by population?
Sierra Leone is the 101st most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.11%.
What is the population density of Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone has a population density of roughly 127 people per km², based on a land area of 71,740 km².
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