Sierra Leone: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , Sierra Leone's Rural population growth (annual %) was 1.11.
That's down 8.4% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Sierra Leone ranks #52 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #29 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 2.22
- Trough
- 1.11
- 1-year change
- -8.4%
- 5-year change
- -23.2%
- -5.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- -32.9%
- -3.9% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 1.1150 | |
| 1.2168 | |
| 1.2758 | |
| 1.3519 | |
| 1.4124 | |
| 1.4513 | |
| 1.5024 | |
| 1.5635 | |
| 1.5708 | |
| 1.5786 |
About Rural population growth (annual %)
Annual rural population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear rural population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.
Indicator code: SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Sierra Leone's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Sierra Leone's Rural population growth (annual %) was 1.11, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Sierra Leone's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Sierra Leone's Rural population growth (annual %) fell 8.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Sierra Leone rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Sierra Leone ranked #52 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does Sierra Leone's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Sierra Leone is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #29 of 48.
- What is Rural population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual rural population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear rural population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG), CC BY 4.0.