Air passengers in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone: Air passengers was 50,193 in 2012. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2012)
50,193
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
154th
of 183 countries
All-time high
59,000
in 1986
All-time low
0
in 1997
Years of data
36
1975–2012

Air passengers in Sierra Leone, 1975–2012

020.0k40.0k60.0k1975199320121975: 23.0k1976: 26.0k1977: 27.3k1978: 28.5k1979: 28.5k1980: 30.0k1981: 30.2k1982: 34.0k1983: 26.4k1984: 56.0k1985: 58.0k1986: 59.0k1987: 28.9k1988: 43.6k1989: 29.6k1990: 30.0k1992: 16.5k1993: 17.5k1994: 14.5k1995: 14.5k1996: 15.2k1997: 01998: 02000: 19.0k2001: 13.9k2002: 13.9k2003: 13.6k2004: 15.5k2005: 16.7k2006: 18.8k2007: 20.3k2008: 21.4k2009: 21.8k2010: 02011: 48.8k2012: 50.2k

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 151 Namibia 60,304 compare
  2. 152 Kiribati 58,879 compare
  3. 153 Guinea 58,500 compare
  4. 155 Central African Republic 46,364 compare
  5. 156 Eritrea 45,104 compare
  6. 157 Samoa 42,120 compare

See the full ranking of 183 places →

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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

Indicator
Air passengers
Source
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
183 places, 7,925 data points, 1970–2023
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Domestic and international passengers of airlines registered in the country. Passengers counted each time they travel.