Air passengers in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Air passengers was 50,193 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Sierra Leone, 1975–2012
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2012, air passengers in Sierra Leone stood at 50,193.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 261.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Sierra Leone peaked at 59,000 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1997.
Sierra Leone ranks 154th of 183 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Air passengers in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 23,000 | — |
| 1976 | 26,000 | +13.0% |
| 1977 | 27,300 | +5.0% |
| 1978 | 28,500 | +4.4% |
| 1979 | 28,500 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 30,000 | +5.3% |
| 1981 | 30,200 | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 34,000 | +12.6% |
| 1983 | 26,400 | -22.4% |
| 1984 | 56,000 | +112.1% |
| 1985 | 58,000 | +3.6% |
| 1986 | 59,000 | +1.7% |
| 1987 | 28,900 | -51.0% |
| 1988 | 43,600 | +50.9% |
| 1989 | 29,600 | -32.1% |
| 1990 | 30,000 | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 16,500 | -45.0% |
| 1993 | 17,500 | +6.1% |
| 1994 | 14,500 | -17.1% |
| 1995 | 14,500 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 15,200 | +4.8% |
| 1997 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 19,009 | — |
| 2001 | 13,877 | -27.0% |
| 2002 | 13,877 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 13,599 | -2.0% |
| 2004 | 15,503 | +14.0% |
| 2005 | 16,743 | +8.0% |
| 2006 | 18,752 | +12.0% |
| 2007 | 20,252 | +8.0% |
| 2008 | 21,420 | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 21,784 | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 48,789 | — |
| 2012 | 50,193 | +2.9% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 50,193 is above the median for low income countries, which is 48,278, 1.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 50,193 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 109,542, 46% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Air passengers in Sierra Leone changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +112.1% | 26,400 | 56,000 |
| 1997 | -100.0% | 15,200 | 0 |
| 2010 | -100.0% | 21,784 | 0 |
| 1987 | -51.0% | 59,000 | 28,900 |
| 1988 | +50.9% | 28,900 | 43,600 |
| 1992 | -45.0% | 30,000 | 16,500 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 26,660 | 23,000 | 28,500 | 5 |
| 1980s | 39,570 | 26,400 | 59,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 13,525 | 0 | 30,000 | 8 |
| 2000s | 17,482 | 13,599 | 21,784 | 10 |
| 2010s | 32,994 | 0 | 50,193 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More reference data data for Sierra Leone
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0238 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4498 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.5935 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.5935 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0797 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.044 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6534 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Sierra Leone?
- Air passengers in Sierra Leone was 50,193 in 2012, according to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest air passengers recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 59,000 in 1986.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1997.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for air passengers?
- Sierra Leone ranks 154th out of 183 countries with data for 2012.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 261.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Air passengers. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Domestic and international passengers of airlines registered in the country. Passengers counted each time they travel.