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Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital, was founded in 1792 as a settlement for freed slaves, and its natural harbor is one of the largest in the world.
Sierra Leone
Republic of Sierra Leone
Population, GDP, and key facts about Sierra Leone — updated for 2026.
Capital · FREETOWNContinent · AFRICAISO · SLE
Sierra Leone quick facts
- Population
- 8,642,022
- Area
- 72,300 km²
- Population density
- 117 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 7 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 806.7
- Capital
- Freetown
- Currency
- Sierra Leonean leone (Le, SLL)
- Language
- English
Sierra Leone at human scale
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What is the capital of Sierra Leone?
The capital of Sierra Leone is Freetown.
What is Sierra Leone's population?
Sierra Leone has a population of 8,642,022.
What is Sierra Leone's GDP per capita?
Sierra Leone's GDP per capita is US$ 806.7.
What is the currency of Sierra Leone?
The currency of Sierra Leone is the Sierra Leonean leone (SLL).
Is Sierra Leone bigger than Togo?
Sierra Leone is about 1.3× the size of Togo by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.