Turkmenistan vs Sierra Leone: What the Numbers Mean

Turkmenistan has a population of 7,618,847 and is growing at 0.87% per year.Sierra Leone has a population of 8,400,000 and is growing at 0.87% per year. The difference between them is 781,153 people, with Sierra Leone in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Turkmenistan has a density of 16 people per km² across 488,100 km², while Sierra Leone has a density of 117 people per km² across 71,740 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.