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In 2026, life expectancy at birth in Sierra Leone is 62.3 years, below the global average. It has risen by 33 years since 1950. About 72K people die a year, a crude death rate of 8.1 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 68.1 per 1,000 live births, down 69% since 1950. Women live about 3.5 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 13 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 21%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 72.0 years.
Life expectancy
62.3 years
Infant mortality
68.1 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
92.6 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
8.1 per 1,000 people
Sierra Leone faces significant mortality challenges, with life expectancy at just 62.3 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 33 years since 1950. High infant mortality (68 per 1,000 births) remains a key challenge. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 72.0 years.