Sierra Leone Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

Sierra Leone Population Growth from 1970 to 1979

This page shows Sierra Leone population growth in the 1970s from 1970 to 1979. Sierra Leone’s official name is the Republic of Sierra Leone. The country is located on the Northwest coast of the continent of Africa. Additionally, it borders Liberia to the southeast and Guinea to the northeast.  Eventually, Sierra Leone declared independence on April 27, 1961.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Sierra Leone from 1970 to 1979. Furthermore, this was the decade after Sierra Leone’s independence in 1961. Click here to review Sierra Leone country overview.

Chart of Sierra Leone Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Sierra Leone’s population grew steadily from 1970 to 1979 for the decade. The population grew from 2.7 million  people in 1970 to 3.3 million people in 1979. As a result, the population grew by 22.2% in the 1970s (1970 to 1979). Additionally, the total life expectancy in Sierra Leone is approximately 55 years (2019). Lastly, around 40% of Sierra Leone’s population lives in urban areas.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in Sierra Leone has increased from 31.5 years in 1960 to 55 years in 2019. To conclude, Sierra Leone maintained sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Sierra Leone’s population growth in the 1980s.