Moving to Sierra Leone from Lebanon

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Lebanon to Sierra Leone? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Lebanon to Sierra Leone.

Living there in 2020
586 ↓ 5% vs 2015

people born in Lebanon live in Sierra Leone · UN DESA

Who's moving to Sierra Leone?

Top countries of origin for Sierra Leone's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sierra Leone compared to Lebanon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

LB
2.2
SL
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
SL
13.8

Lebanon generally does better on safety, though Sierra Leone leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LB
$644
SL
$159
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.8
SL
1.3

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sierra Leone leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LB
59.0
SL
97.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
SL
0.2t

Lebanon generally does better on environment, though Sierra Leone leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LB
7.3
SL
0.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LB
58.8%
SL
0.5%

Lebanon generally does better on infrastructure, though Sierra Leone leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LB
11.0%
SL
3.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$4,473
SL
$846

Lebanon generally does better on employment & economy, though Sierra Leone leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LB
77.9 yrs
SL
62.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
15.3
SL
54.6

Lebanon generally does better on family life, though Sierra Leone leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2011–2022), Ministry of Finance, Lebanon (2016), National Revenue Authority (2014). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Freetown Rain: 116.0 in/yr (2946 mm)
86° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut Freetown
Jan–Mar — 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun — 87°/76°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep — 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec — 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Beirut Freetown
Jan — 86°/75°F (29.9°/23.8°C)
Feb — 87°/75°F (30.3°/24.0°C)
Mar — 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C)
Apr — 88°/77°F (31.2°/24.8°C)
May — 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C)
Jun — 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.6°C)
Jul — 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.1°C)
Aug — 83°/73°F (28.4°/23.0°C)
Sep — 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.1°C)
Oct — 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Nov — 86°/75°F (30.1°/24.0°C)
Dec — 85°/75°F (29.7°/24.1°C)

Data: Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lebanon and Sierra Leone. To live, work, or study long-term in Sierra Leone, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sierra Leone's immigration authority.

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Sierra Leone

Visa on Arrival
Lebanon passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone passport

Sierra Leone passport holder visiting Lebanon

Visa Required
Sierra Leone passport holders need a visa to enter Lebanon.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Sierra Leone?

Connectivity is usually fine (Sierra Leone: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sierra Leone offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Sierra Leone safe for expats?

Lebanon generally does better on safety, though Sierra Leone leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Sierra Leone is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Lebanon.

How is healthcare in Sierra Leone compared to Lebanon?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sierra Leone leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Sierra Leone, compared to 26.8 in Lebanon. Sierra Leone scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

What's the weather like in Sierra Leone compared to Lebanon?

The average high temperature in Freetown is 86°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Freetown receives around 116.0 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Sierra Leone?

The official language in Sierra Leone is English. In Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

LB SL
Population 5,849,421 8,819,794
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL)
Languages Arabic, French English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +961 +232
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —