Mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone: Mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate was 8.53 % change on previous year in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
8.53 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 56.3%
World rank
35th
of 212 countries
All-time high
149.12 % change on previous year
in 2002
All-time low
-4.07 % change on previous year
in 2018
Years of data
18
2001–2022

Mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone, 2001–2022

0501001502001201120222001: 125.3 % change on previous year2002: 149.1 % change on previous year2003: 69 % change on previous year2008: 30 % change on previous year2009: 15 % change on previous year2010: 72.4 % change on previous year2011: 6.8 % change on previous year2012: 3.4 % change on previous year2013: 81 % change on previous year2014: 18.9 % change on previous year2015: 18.9 % change on previous year2016: 11 % change on previous year2017: 5.5 % change on previous year2018: -4.1 % change on previous year2019: 5.9 % change on previous year2020: 2.3 % change on previous year2021: 19.5 % change on previous year2022: 8.5 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2022, mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone stood at 8.53 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 56.3% on the previous year and up 149.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone peaked at 149.12 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -4.07 % change on previous year, in 2018.

Sierra Leone ranks 35th of 212 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 77.67 % change on previous year 14.99 % change on previous year 149.12 % change on previous year 5
2010s 21.98 % change on previous year -4.07 % change on previous year 81 % change on previous year 10
2020s 10.11 % change on previous year 2.29 % change on previous year 19.51 % change on previous year 3

Countries ranked near Sierra Leone

  1. 32 Equatorial Guinea, Republic of 9.4 % change on previous year compare
  2. 33 Chad 9.18 % change on previous year compare
  3. 34 Togo 9.03 % change on previous year compare
  4. 36 Central African Republic 8.09 % change on previous year compare
  5. 37 Guyana 8.05 % change on previous year compare
  6. 38 Montenegro 7.8 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 259 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone?
Mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone was 8.53 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate recorded in Sierra Leone?
The highest recorded value was 149.12 % change on previous year in 2002.
What is the lowest mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate recorded in Sierra Leone?
The lowest recorded value was -4.07 % change on previous year in 2018.
How does Sierra Leone rank for mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate?
Sierra Leone ranks 35th out of 212 countries with data for 2022.
Is mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
Over the last ten years it is up 149.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Mobile cellular subscriptions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
259 places, 7,946 data points, 1981–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Mobile cellular subscriptions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.