Sierra Leone Births Clock

Number of people born in Sierra Leone today so far:

10

A person is born approximately every 121.16 seconds

Number of people born per year: 260,288

Number of people born per day: 713

Number of people born per hour: 29

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About births in Sierra Leone

Based on data from the United Nations World Population Prospects (2024), an estimated 260,288 people are born in Sierra Leone each year. That works out to roughly 713 births per day, 29 per hour, or approximately one person every 121.16 seconds. The counter above tracks the estimated number of births that have occurred so far today.

The crude birth rate in Sierra Leone is approximately 29.5 births per 1,000 people , which is above the global average of 16.1 per 1,000. The total fertility rate stands at 3.61 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Sierra Leone is growing through natural increase.

In addition to births, approximately 71,671 deaths occur in Sierra Leone each year, resulting in a natural increase of approximately 188,617 people per year.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies are born each day in Sierra Leone?

Approximately 713 babies are born each day in Sierra Leone, based on an annual total of 260,288 births reported by the United Nations.

How often is a baby born in Sierra Leone?

A baby is born approximately every 121.16 seconds in Sierra Leone, or about 29 births per hour.

What is the birth rate in Sierra Leone?

The crude birth rate is approximately 29.5 births per 1,000 people, and the total fertility rate is 3.61 children per woman. The global average birth rate is 16.1 per 1,000.

Do births outnumber deaths in Sierra Leone?

Yes. With approximately 260,288 births and 71,671 deaths per year, Sierra Leone has a natural population increase of about 188,617 people annually.

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