Digital Adoption in Sierra Leone
25.1% internet use · EGDI rank 172 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Sierra Leone, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Sierra Leone is reported at 25.1% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Sierra Leone | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 25.1% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Sierra Leone | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 38.6% | 2024 |
Digital Government
Sierra Leone ranked 172 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.3042 and is classified in the Middle group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.3042 |
| Global rank | 172 |
| EGDI group | Middle EGDI |
Sierra Leone vs. Region and World
Sierra Leone is compared only where the same indicator definition is available for the country, its region and the world. The source year is shown with each figure.
| Indicator | Sierra Leone | Sub-Saharan Africa | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 25.1% (2024) | 36% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use was 25.1% in 2024, compared with the latest Sub-Saharan Africa headline of 36%.
- Account ownership reached 38.6% in 2024, providing a useful financial-access counterpart to the connectivity figure.
- Sierra Leone ranked 172nd in the 2024 UN EGDI and is in the Middle group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Sierra Leone use the internet?
25.1% in 2024.
What is Sierra Leone's UN E-Government ranking?
Sierra Leone ranked 172 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.3042.
How developed is digital government in Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone ranked 172 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.3042.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Sierra Leone?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
View sources used for this page
Individuals using the internet; the World Bank republishes the underlying ITU series.
Financial-inclusion indicators. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.