A side-by-side look at Sierra Leone and South Africa. Fertility is 3.70 births per woman in Sierra Leone (2024) versus 2.21 in South Africa (2024). Population stands at 8.8M (2025) and 64.7M (2025) respectively. GDP per capita at purchasing-power parity is $3.2K versus $13.6K.
| Indicator | Sierra Leone | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate | 3.70#35 | 2.21#94 |
| Population | 8.8M | 64.7M |
| GDP / capita (PPP) | $3.2K | $13.6K |
Topic pages: Sierra Leone fertility · South Africa fertility · Sierra Leone population · South Africa population
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birthrate.io, "Sierra Leone vs South Africa". https://birthrate.io/compare/sierra-leone/south-africa (accessed 25 August 2026). Underlying data: World Bank; UN.
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