Sierra Leone Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Sierra Leone's birth rate was 29.4 in 2025, ranked 30th globally. This represents a 3.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Sierra Leone's birth rate stood at 29.4 in 2025, a decline of +1.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 29.4 by 2025. Sierra Leone ranked 30th globally.
Sierra Leone's birth rate has exhibited a downward trend over the past six and a half decades, with a marked decline from its all-time peak of 48.21 in 1963 to the current rate of 29.45, the lowest value recorded since 1960. This rate, ranking the country at thirty globally, is comparable to its peer countries, with Gambia, The registering a slightly higher rate of 29.67, while Guinea-Bissau and the Republic of Congo have rates of 29.12 and 29.81, respectively. The significant drop in birth rate reflects various socio-economic changes and improvements in healthcare and education in the country, contributing to reduced fertility rates. A continued downward trajectory may be expected as demographic and economic factors further influence population dynamics, potentially leading to changes in the country's age structure and workforce participation. However, a reversal in this trend may be triggered by improvements in living standards, economic growth, and access to family planning resources, which could alter the future demographic landscape of Sierra Leone.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 28.9 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 29.4 | - | - |
| 2025 | 29.4 | −1.2 | #30 |
| 2023 | 30.6 | −0.5 | #189 |
| 2022 | 31.1 | −0.6 | #190 |
| 2021 | 31.6 | −0.6 | #191 |
| 2020 | 32.2 | −0.6 | #191 |
| 2019 | 32.8 | −0.5 | #191 |
| 2018 | 33.3 | −0.5 | #192 |
| 2017 | 33.8 | −0.4 | #193 |
| 2016 | 34.2 | −0.5 | #189 |
| 2015 | 34.7 | −1.0 | #188 |
| 2014 | 35.6 | −1.0 | #190 |
| 2013 | 36.6 | −1.2 | #189 |
| 2012 | 37.8 | −0.7 | #191 |
| 2011 | 38.5 | −0.6 | #194 |
| 2010 | 39.1 | −0.7 | #196 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sierra Leone matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sierra Leone's birth rate was 29.4 in 2025. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 3.8% decrease from the previous year.
Sierra Leone's birth rate peaked at 48.2 in 1963.
The lowest birth rate in Sierra Leone was 29.4 in 2025.
Sierra Leone ranks 30th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sierra Leone's birth rate is projected to reach 29.4 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Sierra Leone in 2025 was 29.4. This ranks 30th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_birth-rate,
title = {Sierra Leone Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}