ATM Density Statistics in Sierra Leone (2026)
Sierra Leone recorded ATM density of 1.3 per 100,000 adults in 2023, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from 1.2 per 100,000 adults in 2022 to 1.3 per 100,000 adults in 2023. Sierra Leone ranks #41 of 42 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #173 of 174 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 1.3 per 100,000 adults (2023)
- ATM Density in Sierra Leone as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- +7.7% (2023)
- Up from 1.2 per 100,000 adults in 2022 to 1.3 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- CAGR 2008–2023
- +10.7% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from 0.3 per 100,000 adults in 2008 to 1.3 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2008)
- 0.3 per 100,000 adults (2008)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0.3 per 100,000 adults in 2008 to 1.3 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- Record high (2023)
- 1.3 per 100,000 adults (2023)
- The 2023 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Sierra Leone.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #41 of 42 (2023)
- Sierra Leone ranks 41 of 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #173 of 174 (2023)
- Sierra Leone ranks 173 of 174 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 15.1 per 100,000 adults (2023)
- Sierra Leone (1.3 per 100,000 adults) is below the average of 15.1 per 100,000 adults across the 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 1.8 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 15-year trend (CAGR 10.7%); not an official figure.
- Number of automated teller machines (ATMs) per 100,000 adults (2024)
- 3.5 per 100,000 adults (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) country wide (number) (2024)
- 186 (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Sierra Leone (2024)
- 25.1% (2024)
- 25.1% of the population in Sierra Leone used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 8.6 million (2024)
- Sierra Leone had a population of 8.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2008–2023
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.3 | +7.7% |
| 2022 | 1.2 | +243.4% |
| 2012 | 0.4 | −3.0% |
| 2011 | 0.4 | −3.0% |
| 2010 | 0.4 | −3.1% |
| 2009 | 0.4 | +35.9% |
| 2008 | 0.3 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for ATM density in Sierra Leone?
ATM density in Sierra Leone stood at 1.3 per 100,000 adults in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has atm density in Sierra Leone changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0.3 per 100,000 adults in 2008 to 1.3 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
How does Sierra Leone compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Sierra Leone ranks 41 of 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 1.3 per 100,000 adults versus a regional average of 15.1 per 100,000 adults (latest values per country).
Where does Sierra Leone rank globally on atm density?
Sierra Leone ranks 173 of 174 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.ATM.TOTL.P5, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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