Population in Sierra Leone
250 indicators covering population for Sierra Leone.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water | 10.26 | 2022 | up 34.0% | 125th |
| Share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities | 18.7% | 2024 | up 33.7% | 106th |
| Replacement-level fertility rate | 2.66 | 2010 | down 15.0% | 4th |
| Share of neonates protected at birth against neonatal tetanus | 93.0% | 2022 | up 6.9% | 41st |
| Literate and illiterate world population | 56.4% | 2019 | down 13.4% | 8th |
| Access to handwashing facilities | 18.7% | 2024 | up 29.1% | 99th |
| 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility | 17.84 | 2022 | up 37.1% | 97th |
| Number of people requiring preventive treatment for lymphatic filariasis | 493,233 people | 2023 | down 92.8% | 38th |
| Number of people requiring preventive treatment for schistosomiasis | 1.94 million people | 2024 | up 29.6% | 31st |
| Number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness | 7.07 million People | 2024 | up 118.0% | 9th |