Internet Users: Sierra Leone

Analysis# Sierra Leone Internet Users Sierra Leone's internet penetration reached 25.105% of the population in 2024, marking the country's all-time peak. This represents a dramatic reversal from near-zero connectivity in 1990, when digital access was virtually nonexistent. The nation has experienced sustained growth over the past three decades, transitioning from a largely offline society to one where roughly one in four citizens now access the internet. Acceleration intensified after 2017, when penetration stood at just 9.297%. Between 2018 and 2024, internet users more than doubled from 14.422% to 25.105%—a particularly steep climb in 2020 and 2021 coinciding with pandemic-driven demand. The consistent year-over-year gains suggest continued expansion ahead, though reaching higher saturation levels will require addressing infrastructure and affordability barriers in rural areas.