Sierra Leone Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Sierra Leone's death rate was 7.7 in 2025, ranked 98th globally. This represents a 7.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Sierra Leone's death rate stood at 7.7 in 2025, a decline of +0.6 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.7 by 2025. Sierra Leone ranked 98th globally.
Sierra Leone's death rate has undergone significant fluctuations over the past six and a half decades, with the indicator reaching an all-time peak in 1960 at 31.16 deaths per 1,000 people. This high mortality rate is largely attributed to the country's struggle with poverty and poor healthcare infrastructure during that era. Conversely, the death rate experienced a substantial decline, reaching a trough of 7.70 deaths per 1,000 people in 2025, ranking the country 98th globally. Notably, Sierra Leone's death rate is comparable to that of Guyana, which ranked 99th with a death rate of 7.71 deaths per 1,000 people in 2025. This improvement in mortality rates can be attributed to the country's efforts to strengthen its healthcare system and reduce poverty through various development initiatives. However, the trajectory of Sierra Leone's death rate could be impacted by the ongoing effects of climate change, which may pose new health risks and exacerbate existing challenges in the country.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 7.4 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 7.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 7.7 | −0.6 | #98 |
| 2023 | 8.3 | −0.2 | #140 |
| 2022 | 8.5 | −0.5 | #138 |
| 2021 | 9.0 | −0.3 | #131 |
| 2020 | 9.3 | −0.1 | #153 |
| 2019 | 9.4 | −0.3 | #167 |
| 2018 | 9.7 | −0.7 | #172 |
| 2017 | 10.3 | −0.4 | #183 |
| 2016 | 10.8 | −0.8 | #191 |
| 2015 | 11.6 | −0.7 | #196 |
| 2014 | 12.3 | −0.2 | #198 |
| 2013 | 12.6 | −0.6 | #201 |
| 2012 | 13.2 | −0.4 | #202 |
| 2011 | 13.6 | −0.5 | #205 |
| 2010 | 14.2 | −0.5 | #203 |
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 death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sierra Leone's death rate was 7.7 in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 7.1% decrease from the previous year.
Sierra Leone's death rate peaked at 31.2 in 1960.
The lowest death rate in Sierra Leone was 7.7 in 2025.
Sierra Leone ranks 98th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sierra Leone's death rate is projected to reach 7.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Sierra Leone in 2025 was 7.7. This ranks 98th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_death-rate,
title = {Sierra Leone Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}