According to the NCRA provisional report, 17,905 deaths were officially recorded in Sierra Leone in 2025. Of this total, 10,280 were males, representing 57 percent, while 7,625 were females, accounting for 43 percent.
A closer look at the age distribution reveals an important trend. 5,652 deaths, or 32 percent, occurred among persons aged 60 years and above, making this group the most affected in Sierra Leone. This was followed by children aged 0 to 4 years, with 2,697 deaths, representing 15 percent of the total.
It is, however, pertinent to note that death rates among the young and working-age population are relatively low even though there is a worrying drug abuse situation in Sierra Leone. There are a number of reasons why citizens of Sierra Leone rarely die early compared to set expectations in this region of Africa. The existence of family networks within society can serve as a healthy and emotional lifeline, and a diet that composes of locally grown produce could serve a preventative against lifestyle diseases among those inhabitants of this West African country.
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However, these statistics point out some areas of concern, particularly infant and child mortality rates. Various health professionals would still point out that challenges exist in terms of health outcomes that are preventable by means of malaria, respiratory illnesses, and inadequate access to healthcare services.
