The Digital Curator · Republic of Sierra Leone
The Definitive Encyclopedia of
Sierra Leonean Development
A meticulously curated repository of 34+ development indicators, 1960–2024, combining World Bank WDI, WHO Ebola records, and ECSL election data for researchers and graduate students of Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone 2024: the full development snapshot
GDP, life expectancy, population and 40+ indicators compared against six decades of historical context.
Read the 2024 snapshot arrow_forwardEbola 2014–2016 Archive
14,122 cumulative cases tracked across monthly WHO situation reports.
Presidential Elections 2018 & 2023
Regional vote shares, turnout, and comparative swing across Sierra Leone's four electoral regions.
World Bank Development Indicators
Headline macro metrics for Sierra Leone.
| Indicator | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (current US$) | $7.12B | $6.42B | $6.97B | trending_down |
| Life Expectancy (years) | 61.28 years | 61.79 years | 61.96 years | trending_up |
| Population | 8.28M people | 8.46M people | 8.64M people | trending_up |
| Inflation, Consumer Prices | 27.21% | 47.64% | 28.63% | trending_up |
Source: World Bank Development Data Group — CC BY 4.0
Our Mission
The Journal of Sierra Leone Studies provides a scholarly framework for high-resolution data analysis, democratising access to national intelligence to foster informed governance and academic rigour.
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Sierra Leone Death Rate 2024: 8.21 per 1,000 → UN WPP 7.83 (2030)
Latest value (2024) 8.21 per 1,000 Year-over-year change -0.917% Historical peak 31.16 per 1,000 Historical low…
HealthSierra Leone Life Expectancy 2024: 61.96 years → UN WPP 63.00 (2030)
Latest value (2024) 61.96 years Year-over-year change 0.288% Historical peak 61.96 years Historical low 33.09 years…
DemographicsSierra Leone Rural Population 2024: 4.72M people → UN WPP 4.95M (2030)
Latest value (2024) 4.72M people Year-over-year change 1.12% Historical peak 4.72M people Historical low 1.87M people…