Sierra Leone has completed surveys with Afrobarometer in 2012, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2023, and 2025. Surveys are conducted in English, Krio Mende, Temne and Limba. The national partner is the Institute for Governance Reform (IGR).
Key stats
Data from the Round 9 survey in Sierra Leone
53
%
of Sierra Leoneans say they trust the president “somewhat” or “a lot,” a 17-percentage-point drop from 2012
64
%
of Sierra Leoneans say the government should do more to promote equal rights and opportunities for women.
88
%
of Sierra Leoneans say their national identity is at least as strong as their ethnic identity.
News releases
News release
Despite progressive gender laws, Sierra Leoneans still want stronger protection for women and girls
News release
For most Sierra Leoneans, courts are too costly, and justice is seen as serving the powerful
News release
Majority of Sierra Leoneans want to leave country, mostly to find work, escape poverty
