Online Purchases via Mobile or Internet Statistics in Sierra Leone (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 4% of adults in Sierra Leone bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet in 2024. Up from 1.3% in 2021 to 4% in 2024 (+2.8 percentage points). Sierra Leone ranks #27 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #130 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 4% (2024)
- Online Purchases via Mobile or Internet in Sierra Leone as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +2.8 pp (2024)
- Up from 1.3% in 2021 to 4% in 2024 (+2.8 percentage points).
- Record high (2024)
- 4% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Sierra Leone.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #27 of 36 (2024)
- Sierra Leone ranks 27 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #130 of 142 (2024)
- Sierra Leone ranks 130 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 7.2% (2024)
- Sierra Leone (4%) is below the average of 7.2% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- 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, 2021–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4% | +2.8 pp |
| 2021 | 1.3% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Sierra Leone bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet?
4% of adults in Sierra Leone bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
Where does the online purchases via mobile or internet data for Sierra Leone come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fin26b). The latest observation for Sierra Leone is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has online purchases via mobile or internet in Sierra Leone changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 1.3% in 2021 to 4% in 2024.
How does Sierra Leone compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Sierra Leone ranks 27 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 4% versus a regional average of 7.2% (latest values per country).
Where does Sierra Leone rank globally on online purchases via mobile or internet?
Sierra Leone ranks 130 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin26b, 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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