Sierra Leone

In brief

Life expectancy: 62 years (2024). World rank 205 of 216 (1 = best); in Africa, 43 of 54. Life expectancy, women: 63.7 years (2024). World rank 203 of 216 (1 = best); in Africa, 41 of 54. Life expectancy, men: 60.2 years (2024). World rank 204 of 216 (1 = best); in Africa, 42 of 54. From 2015 to 2025: population 7M → 8.8M, population growth per year +2.3% → +2%, and living in cities 40.8% → 45.9%. Better than all its neighbours (Guinea and Liberia): life expectancy.