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Sierra Leone
9,520,592
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Guinea
15,449,586
Population nowAs of 2026, Sierra Leone has a population of about 9,520,592 while Guinea has about 15,449,586 — a difference of 5,928,994 people. Guinea is growing faster (2.7% per year).
| Sierra Leone | Metric | Guinea |
|---|---|---|
| 2.7% | Growth rate / yr | 2.7% |
| 36.0 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 36.0 |
| 9.0 | Death rate / 1,000 | 9.0 |
| 132.7 | Density / km² | 62.8 |
| 50.2% | Male % | 50.2% |
| 55.0% | Literacy % | 55.0% |
| 8.0% | Smoking % | 8.0% |
| 45.3 | Life expectancy | 45.6 |