Sierra Leone—Surface Area (sq km)
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #120 of 216Updated May 2026
Latest Value
72,300
2023
YoY Change
+0.0%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#120
of 216 countries
Maximum
72,300
2000
Minimum
72,300
2000
CAGR
+0.0%
24 years
Last
72,300
Previous
72,300
Highest
72,300
Lowest
72,300
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Sierra Leone's surface area (sq km) was 72,300 in 2023, ranking #120 out of 216 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 72,300 (2000) and the lowest was 72,300 (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 72,300 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 72,300 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 72,300 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 72,300 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 72,300 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 72,300 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 72,300 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 72,300 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 72,300 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 72,300 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 72,300 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 72,300 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 72,300 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 72,300 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 72,300 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 72,300 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 72,300 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 72,300 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 72,300 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 72,300 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 72,300 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 72,300 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 72,300 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 72,300 |
Top Countries — Surface Area (sq km)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russian Federation | 17.1M | 2023 |
| 2 | Canada | 15.6M | 2023 |
| 3 | United States | 9.8M | 2023 |
| 4 | China | 9.6M | 2023 |
| 5 | Brazil | 8.5M | 2023 |
| 6 | Australia | 7.7M | 2023 |
| 7 | India | 3.3M | 2023 |
| 8 | Argentina | 2.8M | 2023 |
| 9 | Kazakhstan | 2.7M | 2023 |
| 10 | Algeria | 2.4M | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.
Methodology
Data compiled by FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).