Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 3,078 in 2027. β–² Rising

Latest (2027)
3,078
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
111th
of 189 countries
All-time high
3,078
in 2027
All-time low
1,522
in 1993
Years of data
38
1990–2027

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Sierra Leone, 1990–2027

01.0k2.0k3.0k1990200820271990: 1.5k1991: 1.6k1992: 1.5k1993: 1.5k1994: 1.5k1995: 1.5k1996: 1.5k1997: 1.5k1998: 1.6k1999: 1.6k2000: 1.6k2001: 1.7k2002: 1.8k2003: 1.9k2004: 2.0k2005: 2.0k2006: 2.0k2007: 2.1k2008: 2.1k2009: 2.1k2010: 2.1k2011: 2.2k2012: 2.2k2013: 2.2k2014: 2.3k2015: 2.3k2016: 2.3k2017: 2.4k2018: 2.4k2019: 2.5k2020: 2.5k2021: 2.6k2022: 2.7k2023: 2.8k2024: 2.9k2025: 2.9k2026: 3.0k2027: 3.1k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2027, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Sierra Leone stood at 3,078. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.

The figure is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 29.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Sierra Leone peaked at 3,078 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 1,522, in 1993.

That places Sierra Leone 111th out of 189 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1,541 1,522 1,569 10
2000s 1,928 1,605 2,114 10
2010s 2,295 2,146 2,488 10
2020s 2,819 2,538 3,078 8

Countries ranked near Sierra Leone

  1. 108 Bulgaria 3,160 compare
  2. 109 Norway 3,122 compare
  3. 110 Kuwait 3,114 compare
  4. 112 New Zealand 3,072 compare
  5. 113 El Salvador 3,060 compare
  6. 114 Oman 3,022 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Sierra Leone?
Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Sierra Leone was 3,078 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Sierra Leone?
The highest recorded value was 3,078 in 2027.
What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Sierra Leone?
The lowest recorded value was 1,522 in 1993.
How does Sierra Leone rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
Sierra Leone ranks 111th out of 189 countries with data for 2027.
Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
Over the last ten years it is up 29.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.