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Government of Sierra Leone

167 officials listed, each linked to its source.

Population8.8 million2025
GDPUS$7.5bn2025
Next electionDue by 2028General election
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Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, has its capital at Freetown and a population of 8,819,794 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a presidential republic. President of the Republic of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio (in office since 27 Jun 2023) is head of state; Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh is the deputy. The legislature is the Parliament, a unicameral body with 149 seats. The most recent national election, per IFES ElectionGuide, was held on 24 Jun 2023. The source lists the next national election as expected in June 2028. Elections are run by the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL). Kefala M. Kallon is listed as central bank governor. The directory below lists 7 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.

Legislature

Parliament

Unicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook

ChamberSeatsLast election
Parliament149 (135 directly elected; 14 indirectly elected)24 Jun 2023

Sierra Leone Parliament: list of MPs

Political mix

Seats by party in each chamber of Sierra Leone. One dot is one seat.

Parliament

As elected, 2023

149

Parliament seats

  • Sierra Leone People's Party81(54.4%)
  • All People's Congress54(36.2%)
  • Paramount chiefs14(9.4%)

Each dot is one seat. Members are placed within their party’s section, not in their real seats.

Members on the chart (135, by party)
Sierra Leone People's Party (81)
  • Abdulai Osman Charles, Bo
  • Aruna Massay Gahinteh, Bo
  • BAH Habib Keifafa, Bo
  • Fagoya Yusuf Mackery, Bo
  • Kamara Joseph, Bo
  • Kangbai Beatrice Maaya, Bo
  • Lamin Joseph William, Bo
  • Lebbie Nenneh, Bo
  • Lebby Ambrose Maada, Bo
  • Moriba Amie Nyava, Bo
  • Silikie Bashiru, Bo
  • Vandy Keikura Christopha, Bo
  • Bockarie Bintu Fatmata, Bonthe
  • Dauda Idrissa Moïwa, Bonthe
  • Kumabeh Alice Jebbeh, Bonthe
  • Surmoijueh Jibrila, Bonthe
  • Thomas Solomon Segepor, Bonthe
  • Jabbie Alpha Fode Madie, Falaba
  • Shaw Mohamed Billoh, Falaba
  • Banya Sarty, Kailahun
  • Gevao Hindolo Moïwo, Kailahun
  • Johnson Margaret Fatmata, Kailahun
  • Kanneh Mohamed, Kailahun
  • Kenewah Fallah, Kailahun
  • Lahai Musa, Kailahun
  • Salia-Konneh Quintin, Kailahun
  • Siafa Hawa Roseline, Kailahun
  • Songa Bernadette Wuyatta, Kailahun
  • Tongi Emilia Lolloh, Kailahun
  • Bangura Adama, Kambia
  • Fofanah Mohamed Tarawallie, Kambia
  • Bangura Abdul Karim, Karene
  • Bayoh Alie, Kenema
  • Bockarie Momoh, Kenema
  • Ellagoba Mariama, Kenema
  • Fatorma Juliana Aliematu, Kenema
  • Kaisamba Francis Amara, Kenema
  • Karoma Ibrahim, Kenema
  • Mansaray Brama, Kenema
  • Moigua Musa Peter, Kenema
  • Munda Boston, Kenema
  • Nyuma Mathew Sahr, Kenema
  • Sandy Alice Kornya, Kenema
  • Tarawalli-Musaffa Rugiatu, Kenema
  • Mansaray Konkofa Farah, Koinadugu
  • Fofanah Musa, Kono
  • Jonny Tamba Simeon, Kono
  • Kamara Yei Rebecca, Kono
  • Koutu Daniel Sahr, Kono
  • Lamina Sahr Emerson, Kono
  • Quee Komba, Kono
  • Tommy Sia Mahawa Habiama, Kono
  • Boima Sylvester Arnold Maxwell, Moyamba
  • George Edward, Moyamba
  • Pyne Unu, Moyamba
  • Sellu Mustapha Musa, Moyamba
  • Sesay Veronica Kadie, Moyamba
  • Bundor Racheal Christiana, Port Loko
  • Kanu Abdulai Karim, Port Loko
  • Kargbo Santigie Ibrahim Sheikh, Port Loko
  • Yillah Ishmael Sankoh, Port Loko
  • Kallon Hawa, Pujehun
  • Kemokai Abu, Pujehun
  • Rogers Alex Mattia, Pujehun
  • Rogers Dickson Momoh, Pujehun
  • Sama Shiaka Musa, Pujehun
  • Tunis Sidie Mohamed, Pujehun
  • Zombo Mariama Munia, Pujehun
  • Tholley Foyoh, Tonkolili
  • Jalloh Osman Wurie, Western Rural
  • Kabba Ibrahim, Western Rural
  • Kanu Ahmed Joseph, Western Rural
  • Kargbo Amara Momoh, Western Rural
  • Langley Beatrice Iyamide, Western Rural
  • Conteh Ibrahim, Western Urban
  • Daramy-Nabbie Princess Kadie, Western Urban
  • Kamara Idriss Sahid, Western Urban
  • Marray-Conteh Abdul Sulaiman, Western Urban
  • Rahman-Coker Mohamed Sheriff, Western Urban
  • Soukenah Fatmata Sarah, Western Urban
  • Turay Benjamin, Western Urban
All People's Congress (54)
  • Bangura Mohamed, Bombali
  • Barrie Ibrahim, Bombali
  • Conteh John Charles, Bombali
  • Conteh Paul Samba, Bombali
  • Kamara Marie, Bombali
  • Koroma Peter Yamba, Bombali
  • Sesay Sallieu Osman, Bombali
  • Tarawally Catherine Zainab, Bombali
  • Conteh Mohamed, Falaba
  • Jalloh Mohamed Alpha, Falaba
  • Kamara Abdul Karim, Kambia
  • Kamara Mohamed Sheridan, Kambia
  • Koroma Ernest, Kambia
  • Taylor- Bangura Mabinty Alice, Kambia
  • Bangura Cecilia Mabinty, Karene
  • Bangura Mohamed, Karene
  • Kamara Alusine Bash, Karene
  • Kargbo Mohamed Sheriff, Karene
  • Conteh Hawa, Koinadugu
  • Koroma Daniel Brima, Koinadugu
  • Mansaray Hamidu Holla, Koinadugu
  • Kelie Lucinda Finda, Kono
  • Kellie Tamba, Kono
  • Tucker Tom Issic, Kono
  • Mansaray Alpha Ben, Moyamba
  • Bangura Ibrahim Aziz, Port Loko
  • Kamara Abdul Karim, Port Loko
  • Kargbo Abdul, Port Loko
  • Sesay Abdul Latif, Port Loko
  • Sesay Aminata, Port Loko
  • Turay Memunatu, Port Loko
  • Bangura Daniel Amadu, Tonkolili
  • Bangura Rose Marie, Tonkolili
  • Fornah Daniel, Tonkolili
  • Funna Mabinty, Tonkolili
  • Kamara Rugiatu, Tonkolili
  • Koroma Aaron Aruna, Tonkolili
  • Larkoh Aruna Papay, Tonkolili
  • Sesay Jawah, Tonkolili
  • Turay Sorieba Alhaji, Tonkolili
  • Amara Miata Haja, Western Rural
  • Conteh Kemokoh, Western Rural
  • Fofanah Abu Bakarr, Western Rural
  • Kargbo John Sarty, Western Rural
  • Timbo Zinabu, Western Rural
  • BAH Alpha Amadu, Western Urban
  • Bangura Mariama, Western Urban
  • Conteh Adama, Western Urban
  • Kamara Abdulai, Western Urban
  • Kamara Momoud, Western Urban
  • Kanu Rugiatu Rosy, Western Urban
  • Koroma Unpha Sorie Gbassay, Western Urban
  • Thompson Alfred Ayodele, Western Urban
  • Timbo Osman Abdal, Western Urban
Seats by party (table)
Parliament: seats by party, as elected, 2023
PartySeatsShare of seats
Sierra Leone People's Party8154.4%
All People's Congress5436.2%
Paramount chiefs149.4%

As elected: the seats each party won at the 2023 election. It does not follow members who changed party afterwards. 149 seats in the chamber. As of 24 June 2023. Source: Wikipedia, 2023 Sierra Leonean general election (reference source).

Includes 14 seats that are not held on a party ticket (appointed, ex officio or indirectly elected).

Other cabinet members

PortfolioHolderAppointed
President (President of the Republic of Sierra Leone)Julius Maada Bio4 Jul 2023
Vice PresidentMohamed Juldeh Jalloh4 Jul 2023
Chief Minister and Chief Innovation Officer (Chief Minister)David Moinina Sengeh30 Jan 2024
Attorney-General and Minister of JusticeAlpha Sesay1 Jul 2025
Minister of Agriculture and Food SecurityHenry Musa Kpaka1 Jul 2023
Minister of EnergyCyril Arnold Grant1 Jul 2023
Minister of Internal AffairsMorie Lengor1 Jul 2023
Minister of Employment, Labour and Social SecurityUmaru Napoleon Koroma11 Aug 2026
Minister of Lands and HousingTurad Senessie1 Jul 2023
Minister of Environment and Climate ChangeJiwoh Abdulai1 Jul 2023
Minister of Local Government and Community AffairsTamba Lamina1 Jul 2023
Minister of Fisheries and Marine ResourcesPrincess Dugba1 Jul 2023
Minister of Mines and Mineral ResourcesJulius Daniel Mattai1 Jul 2023
Minister of Planning and Economic DevelopmentKenyeh Barlay1 Jul 2023
Minister of Public Administration and Political AffairsAmara Kallon1 Jul 2023
Minister of Gender and Children's AffairsIsata Mahoi1 Jul 2023
Minister of Communication, Technology and InnovationSalima Bah-
Minister of SportsAgusta James Teima-
Minister of Tourism and Cultural AffairsNabeela F. Tunis-
Minister of Transport and AviationAlahaji Fandy Turay-
Minister of Works and Public AssetsDenis Sandy-
Minister of Youth AffairsMohamed Orman Bangura-

Sources: Office of the President of Sierra Leone (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Embassy of Sierra Leone in Brussels, cabinet page (not yet checked against a State House or ministry page) (retrieved 10 Oct 2026); Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Sierra Leone (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Sierra Eye Magazine report of the State House notice of 11 August 2026 (not yet checked against an official page) (retrieved 10 Oct 2026); Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, Sierra Leone (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Switsalone news report (not yet checked against an official page) (retrieved 10 Oct 2026); Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Sierra Leone (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); CIA World Factbook, World Leaders (retrieved 26 Oct 2026).

List as of 11 Oct 2026.

Parliament, courts and independent offices

OfficeHolderSince
Electoral Commission ChairEdmond Sylvester Alpha-
Chief JusticeKomba Kamanda-

Sources: Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (retrieved 23 Oct 2026); Judiciary of Sierra Leone (retrieved 23 Oct 2026).

Sierra Leone election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028

Next national election: Due by 2028, general election.

DateElectionStatusTurnoutWinner
Due by 2028General electionDue--

Sources: Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).

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Economy at a glance

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GDP
US$7.5bn
2025
GDP growth
4.6%
2025
Remittances received
US$321m
2024
Foreign direct investment
US$177m
2025

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Population of Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone had 8.8 million people in 2025, 33rd largest of 53 in Africa. The IMF projects 9.8 million by 2030. African countries by population.

Sierra Leone in numbers

  • Population (2025)

    8.8

    33rd largest of 53 in Africa

  • Population growth since 2015 (2025)

    25.3 %

    27th fastest-growing of 52 in Africa

  • Projected population 2030 (2030)

    9.8

    32nd highest of 52 in Africa

  • People per sq km (2025)

    122

    15th most crowded of 53 in Africa

Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Population of Sierra Leone, 2015 to 2030Millions of people. From 2026 the figures are IMF projections.
6789102015201720192021202320252027202920309.8
678910201520192023202720309.8
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PeriodSierra Leone
20157.0
20167.2
20177.4
20187.6
20197.7
20207.9
20218.1
20228.3
20238.5
20248.6
20258.8
20269.0 (partial)
20279.2 (partial)
20289.4 (partial)
20299.6 (partial)
20309.8 (partial)

Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Inflation and unemployment in Sierra Leone

Prices in Sierra Leone rose 7.5% in 2025, 16th highest of 52 in Africa. The ILO estimates unemployment at 3.2% (2025) and 3.7% among people aged 15 to 24. Sierra Leone's own survey put it at 1.6% in 2018. Inflation in Africa · Unemployment in Africa · Sierra Leone's economy.

Prices and jobs in Sierra Leone

  • Inflation (2025)

    7.5 %

    37th lowest of 52 in Africa

  • Unemployment (2025)

    3.2 %

    16th lowest of 53 in Africa

  • Youth unemployment (2025)

    3.7 %

    10th lowest of 53 in Africa

  • Unemployment, national survey (2018)

    1.6 %

    National survey

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Inflation in Sierra LeoneRise in consumer prices, % a year.
02040602010201320162019202220257.5
0204060201020142018202220267.5
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PeriodSierra Leone
20107.2
20116.8
20126.6
20135.5
20144.6
20156.7
201610.9
201718.2
201816.0
201914.8
202013.5
202111.9
202227.2
202347.6
202428.6
20257.5
2026Not published

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Unemployment in Sierra Leone: ILO estimate and national survey% of the labour force. The national survey line has gaps in years without a survey.
0246201020132016201920222025ILO modelled estimate 3.2National survey 1.6
ILO modelled estimateNational survey024620102014201820222026
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PeriodILO modelled estimateNational survey
20104.3Not published
20114.4Not published
20124.4Not published
20134.4Not published
20144.74.7
20154.5Not published
20164.2Not published
20173.7Not published
20183.21.6
20193.2Not published
20203.5Not published
20213.6Not published
20223.1Not published
20233.1Not published
20243.1Not published
20253.2Not published
2026Not publishedNot published

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Life expectancy and infant mortality in Sierra Leone

A child born in Sierra Leone can expect to live 62 years (2024). 91 of every 1,000 children die before age five. Life expectancy in Africa, all countries ranked.

Health in Sierra Leone

  • Life expectancy (2024)

    62.0

    43rd longest of 54 in Africa

  • Child deaths under five (2024)

    91

    48th lowest of 54 in Africa

  • Health spending per person (2023)

    36

    43rd highest of 54 in Africa

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Life expectancy in Sierra Leone against the middle African countryLife expectancy at birth, years.
5055606570201420162018202020222024Sierra Leone 62.0Middle African country 65…
Sierra LeoneMiddle African country50556065702014201720202023
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PeriodSierra LeoneMiddle African country
201454.361.8
201555.562.3
201656.962.8
201757.863.1
201859.163.2
201959.663.3
202059.763.7
202160.362.5
202261.364.6
202361.865.6
202462.065.8

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Infant and child mortality in Sierra LeoneDeaths before age five per 1,000 live births. Lower is better.
8010012014020142016201820202022202491
80100120140201420172020202391
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PeriodSierra Leone
2014136
2015137
2016122
2017117
2018112
2019108
2020104
2021101
202297
202394
202491

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Literacy rate in Sierra Leone

43.6% of adults in Sierra Leone can read and write (2019, World Bank). Literacy rate in Africa by country · Universities and exam bodies in Sierra Leone.

Literacy and schooling in Sierra Leone

  • Adult literacy (2019)

    43.6 %

    45th highest of 52 in Africa

  • Youth literacy (2019)

    73.0 %

    38th highest of 53 in Africa

  • Education spending, % of GDP (2023)

    2.6 %

    37th highest of 52 in Africa

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Human development and internet access in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone's Human Development Index was 0.467 in 2023, 185th of 193 countries in the world (low human development). Human Development Index in Africa · Tech and internet in Africa · Learn digital skills with SR Academy.

Development and digital access in Sierra Leone

  • Human Development Index (2023)

    0.47

    46th highest of 54 in Africa

  • Internet users (2024)

    25.1 %

    40th highest of 54 in Africa

  • Mobile subscriptions (2022)

    108

    25th highest of 54 in Africa

  • Access to electricity (2024)

    39.2 %

    44th highest of 54 in Africa

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Human development in Sierra LeoneUNDP Human Development Index, 0 to 1, against the middle African country.
0.20.30.40.50.6200020032006200920122015201820212023Sierra Leone 0.47Middle African country 0.…
Sierra LeoneMiddle African country0.20.30.40.50.6200020052010201520202023
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PeriodSierra LeoneMiddle African country
20000.320.44
20010.330.45
20020.350.45
20030.350.46
20040.360.46
20050.370.47
20060.370.47
20070.390.48
20080.400.49
20090.410.50
20100.410.50
20110.420.51
20120.420.52
20130.440.52
20140.440.52
20150.430.53
20160.440.53
20170.450.54
20180.450.54
20190.460.55
20200.450.55
20210.460.56
20220.460.57
20230.470.57

Source: UNDP, Human Development Report, composite indices time series. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Is Sierra Leone safe?

The US State Department rates Sierra Leone at level 2 of 4: exercise increased caution. The homicide rate is 2.2 per 100,000 people (2020). Safest countries in Africa.

Safety in Sierra Leone

  • US travel advisory level (2025)

    2

    10th safest by advisory of 54 in Africa

  • Homicide rate (2020)

    2.2

    11th lowest of 37 in Africa

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Coups, democracy and stability in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone has had 7 successful coups, the latest on 12 February 1998, and 9 failed attempts or plots. Coups in Africa: every country.

  • 26 November 2023: Failed coup attempt
  • 31 July 2023: Coup plot
  • 12 February 1998: Coup (succeeded)
  • 25 May 1997: Coup (succeeded)
  • 8 September 1996: Failed coup attempt
  • 16 January 1996: Coup (succeeded)
  • 2 October 1995: Failed coup attempt
  • 16 October 1993: Coup plot
Democracy and stability in Sierra Leone

  • Voice and accountability (2025)

    49

    17th highest of 54 in Africa

  • Political stability (2025)

    59

    19th highest of 54 in Africa

  • Control of corruption (2025)

    32

    29th highest of 54 in Africa

Source: World Bank, Worldwide Governance Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Sierra Leone's debt

Government debt was 51.4% of GDP in 2025 (IMF). The largest foreign creditor is World Bank-IDA, owed 35.2% of public debt abroad (2024). Sierra Leone's debt and creditors in full · Debt in Africa.

Where Sierra Leone ranks in Africa

Its place among the 54 African countries on each of our Africa rankings. Each tile opens the full ranking with its source.

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PollsAfrica (2026). Government of Sierra Leone. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/sierra-leone