Sierra Leone: Land area

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 Sierra Leone

Land area in sq. km

 Latest value 72,180
 Year 2023
 Measure sq. km
 Data availability 1961 - 2023
 Average 72,180
 Min - Max 72,180 - 72,180
 Source Food and Agriculture Organization
The latest value from 2023 is 72180 sq. km, unchanged from 72180 sq. km in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 656095 sq. km, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Sierra Leone from 1961 to 2023 is 72180 sq. km. The minimum value, 72180 sq. km, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 72180 sq. km was recorded in 1961. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Sierra Leone - Land area - Recent values chart

Historical series
Sierra Leone - Land area - historical chart - 1961-2023




Definition: Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.

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