Internet users in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Internet users was 14,922 in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Internet users in Sierra Leone, 1990–2009
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for internet users in Sierra Leone is 14,922, measured in 2009. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.4% on the previous year and up 663.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internet users in Sierra Leone peaked at 14,922 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
Sierra Leone ranks 53rd of 53 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 353.95 | 0 | 1,953 | 8 |
| 2000s | 10,410 | 4,899 | 14,922 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 50 Guinea-Bissau 41,338 compare
- 51 Seychelles 37,500 compare
- 52 Sao Tome and Principe 33,977 compare
More science & technology data for Sierra Leone
- Scientific and technical journal articles 86.32 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 8.93 million (2022)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 107.88 per 100 people (2022)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 107.88 per 100 people (2022)
- Share of the population using the Internet 25.1% (2024)
- Number of people using the Internet 1.51 million users (2021)
- Net official development assistance to medical research and basic health sectors 59.43 million millions of constant united states dollars (2023)
- Share of the population within range of a 2G, 3G, 4G, or 5G mobile network 96.0% (2023)
- Share of people in range of 4G mobile network 75.0% (2023)
- Share of the population that owns a mobile phone 47.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is internet users in Sierra Leone?
- Internet users in Sierra Leone was 14,922 in 2009, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
- What is the highest internet users recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 14,922 in 2009.
- What is the lowest internet users recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for internet users?
- Sierra Leone ranks 53rd out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
- Is internet users rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 663.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, published as part of Internet users. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Internet users are people with access to the worldwide network.