Sierra Leone
71%
of Sierra Leoneans say they discuss political matters with friends and family members “occasionally" or "frequently”.
76%
of Sierra Leoneans prefer democracy to any other form of government.
59%
of Sierra Leoneans think that women are "often" or "always" treated unequally by traditional leaders.
Capital:
Freetown
Population:
7.8 million
Sample size:
1,200
Surveyed in:
2012, 2015, 2018 and 2020
Survey languages:
English, Krio Mende, Temne, Limba
National partner:
Institute for Governance Reform (IGR)
Team leader:
Fredline M’Cormack-Hale, Ph.D
Country-specific releases
14 Jun 2021
Press releaseCommuniqués de presse — New Afrobarometer SDG Scorecard shows Sierra Leone advancing on education and financial control for women, but unemployment, poverty, and access to medical care are worsening
13 Jun 2021
Publication — Sierra Leone SDG scorecard
Multi-country releases
15 Dec 2020
Publication — AD412: Ties that bind? Evidence of both unity and division in 18 African countries
