Sierra Leone: Net migration
In , Sierra Leone's Net migration was -11,309.00.
That's down 2.8% from 2024, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 112.71 . Sierra Leone ranks #156 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #31 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.NETM) • Data as of 2025
Trend (2006–2025)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 18,145.00
- Trough
- -34,052.00
- 1-year change
- -2.8%
- 5-year change
- -975.3%
- 10-year change
- -3,076.7%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Net migration |
|---|---|
| -11,309.0000 | |
| -11,000.0000 | |
| -4,000.0000 | |
| -4,000.0000 | |
| -1,544.0000 | |
| 1,292.0000 | |
| -2,238.0000 | |
| -2,741.0000 | |
| 1,234.0000 | |
| 4,657.0000 |
About Net migration
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.
Indicator code: SM.POP.NETM • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Sierra Leone's Net migration in 2025?
- In 2025, Sierra Leone's Net migration was -11,309.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Sierra Leone's Net migration rising or falling?
- Sierra Leone's Net migration fell 2.8% from 2024 to 2025.
- How does Sierra Leone rank globally on Net migration?
- In 2025, Sierra Leone ranked #156 out of 217 countries reporting Net migration.
- How does Sierra Leone's Net migration compare to the world average?
- The global average for Net migration in 2025 was 112.71, so Sierra Leone is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #31 of 48.
- What is Net migration and how is it measured?
- Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.NETM), CC BY 4.0.