Sierra Leone Total net-migration 2026: -14,330
Sierra Leone's total net-migration in 2026 is -14,330 (estimate), down 26.7% from 2025. It ranks #184 of 236 countries.
Total net-migration measures the difference between the number of immigrants and emigrants in a country, reflecting population shifts and economic opportunities. Understanding this statistic is crucial for analyzing demographic trends and policy impacts in nations worldwide.
Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).
Where Sierra Leone ranks (2026)
#184 of 236- #182
Paraguay-14,123.5 persons - #183
Ecuador-14,306.6 persons - #184
Sierra Leone-14,329.6 persons - #185
Kyrgyzstan-15,348.1 persons - #186
Cameroon-15,773.8 persons
Total net-migration over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -14,329.6 persons | 3.02K persons | +26.71% | |
| 2025 | -11,309 persons | 309 persons | +2.81% | |
| 2024 | -11,000 persons | 7.00K persons | +175.00% | |
| 2023 | -4,000 persons | 0 persons | 0.00% | |
| 2022 | -4,000 persons | 2.46K persons | +159.07% | |
| 2021 | -1,544 persons | 2.84K persons | -219.50% | |
| 2020 | 1.29K persons | +3.53K persons | -157.73% | |
| 2019 | -2,238 persons | +503 persons | -18.35% | |
| 2018 | -2,741 persons | 3.98K persons | -322.12% | |
| 2017 | 1.23K persons | 3.42K persons | -73.50% | |
| 2016 | 4.66K persons | +5.01K persons | -1408.15% | |
| 2015 | -356 persons | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Sierra Leone: Total net-migration. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/sierra-leone/total-net-migration
The figures on this page come from United Nations Population Division. For academic work, cite the original source as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sierra Leone Total net-migration
What is Sierra Leone's total net-migration in 2026?▾
Sierra Leone's total net-migration is -14,330 in 2026 (estimate), according to United Nations Population Division.
Is Sierra Leone's total net-migration increasing or decreasing?▾
Sierra Leone's total net-migration fell by 26.7% from 2025 (-11,309) to 2026 (-14,330). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it fell by 407.7%.
How does Sierra Leone rank for total net-migration?▾
In 2026, Sierra Leone has the 184th highest total net-migration out of 236 countries with data.
What was Sierra Leone's total net-migration in 2015?▾
In 2015, Sierra Leone's total net-migration was -356. By 2026 it fell by 3925.2%.
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