Sierra Leone: Population, male
In , Sierra Leone's Population, male was 4.31 million.
That's up 2.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18,811,251.19 . Sierra Leone ranks #100 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.MA.IN) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 4.31M
- Trough
- 2.72M
- 1-year change
- +2.2%
- 5-year change
- +11.9%
- +2.3% / yr
- 10-year change
- +26.0%
- +2.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, male |
|---|---|
| 4.310M | |
| 4.219M | |
| 4.127M | |
| 4.036M | |
| 3.944M | |
| 3.853M | |
| 3.764M | |
| 3.675M | |
| 3.587M | |
| 3.502M |
About Population, male
Male population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all male residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.MA.IN • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Sierra Leone's Population, male in 2024?
- In 2024, Sierra Leone's Population, male was 4.31 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Sierra Leone's Population, male rising or falling?
- Sierra Leone's Population, male rose 2.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Sierra Leone rank globally on Population, male?
- In 2024, Sierra Leone ranked #100 out of 217 countries reporting Population, male.
- How does Sierra Leone's Population, male compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, male in 2024 was 18.81 million, so Sierra Leone is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 of 48.
- What is Population, male and how is it measured?
- Male population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all male residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.MA.IN), CC BY 4.0.