World population level education in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: World population level education was 3.03 million in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
3.03 million
World rank
115th
of 200 countries
All-time high
3.03 million
in 2100
All-time low
1,100
in 1950
Years of data
31
1950–2100
World population level education in Sierra Leone, 1950–2100
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2100, world population level education in Sierra Leone stood at 3.03 million. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
The figure is up 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, world population level education in Sierra Leone peaked at 3.03 million in 2100 and was at its lowest, 1,100, in 1950.
That places Sierra Leone 115th out of 200 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
World population level education in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1,100 | — |
| 1955 | 1,800 | +63.6% |
| 1960 | 3,000 | +66.7% |
| 1965 | 4,800 | +60.0% |
| 1970 | 7,900 | +64.6% |
| 1975 | 12,900 | +63.3% |
| 1980 | 21,000 | +62.8% |
| 1985 | 32,500 | +54.8% |
| 1990 | 48,200 | +48.3% |
| 1995 | 61,000 | +26.6% |
| 2000 | 72,400 | +18.7% |
| 2005 | 102,700 | +41.9% |
| 2010 | 136,000 | +32.4% |
| 2015 | 235,700 | +73.3% |
| 2020 | 246,800 | +4.7% |
| 2025 | 323,600 | +31.1% |
| 2030 | 426,300 | +31.7% |
| 2035 | 556,700 | +30.6% |
| 2040 | 710,500 | +27.6% |
| 2045 | 886,400 | +24.8% |
| 2050 | 1.08 million | +22.1% |
| 2055 | 1.29 million | +19.6% |
| 2060 | 1.52 million | +17.1% |
| 2065 | 1.74 million | +14.9% |
| 2070 | 1.97 million | +12.9% |
| 2075 | 2.18 million | +11.1% |
| 2080 | 2.39 million | +9.5% |
| 2085 | 2.58 million | +8.0% |
| 2090 | 2.75 million | +6.6% |
| 2095 | 2.90 million | +5.4% |
| 2100 | 3.03 million | +4.3% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 3.03 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 7.02 million, 43% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 3.03 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.69 million, 65% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1,450 | 1,100 | 1,800 | 2 |
| 1960s | 3,900 | 3,000 | 4,800 | 2 |
| 1970s | 10,400 | 7,900 | 12,900 | 2 |
| 1980s | 26,750 | 21,000 | 32,500 | 2 |
| 1990s | 54,600 | 48,200 | 61,000 | 2 |
| 2000s | 87,550 | 72,400 | 102,700 | 2 |
| 2010s | 185,850 | 136,000 | 235,700 | 2 |
| 2020s | 285,200 | 246,800 | 323,600 | 2 |
| 2030s | 491,500 | 426,300 | 556,700 | 2 |
| 2040s | 798,450 | 710,500 | 886,400 | 2 |
| 2050s | 1.19 million | 1.08 million | 1.29 million | 2 |
| 2060s | 1.63 million | 1.52 million | 1.74 million | 2 |
| 2070s | 2.07 million | 1.97 million | 2.18 million | 2 |
| 2080s | 2.49 million | 2.39 million | 2.58 million | 2 |
| 2090s | 2.83 million | 2.75 million | 2.90 million | 2 |
| 2100s | 3.03 million | 3.03 million | 3.03 million | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More education data for Sierra Leone
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.5 (2012)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.37 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 38,043 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 73,295 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,708 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 92,723 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.16 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.52 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is world population level education in Sierra Leone?
- World population level education in Sierra Leone was 3.03 million in 2100, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest world population level education recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 3.03 million in 2100.
- What is the lowest world population level education recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,100 in 1950.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for world population level education?
- Sierra Leone ranks 115th out of 200 countries with data for 2100.
- Is world population level education rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of World population level education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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