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Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone

Africa · Western Africa

Overview

Sierra Leone is located in Western Africa within Africa, alongside 15 other countries in the same subregion.

With a population of 8.6M, Sierra Leone ranks 101st of 196 countries in this dataset by population, with a population density of 120 people per km² (75th of 196 by density).

Sierra Leone's GDP is $7.0B, 151st largest of 181 economies tracked here. GDP per capita is $807 (173rd of 181 by GDP per capita).

Nearby countries in Western Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde.

Identity
Capital
Freetown
Official language
English, Krio
Continent / Region
Africa · Western Africa
People
Population
Population density
120 / km²
Calculated: population ÷ land area
Economy
GDP (current US$)
GDP per capita
Geography
Land area
72,180 km²
27,869 mi²
mi² derived from km²
World Bank2023
Trade
Exports data unavailable for this country.