Moving to Sierra Leone from Pakistan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Pakistan 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 Pakistan to Sierra Leone.

Living there in 2020
86 ↓ 9% vs 2015

people born in Pakistan 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 Pakistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.3
SL
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
SL
13.8

Pakistan 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

PK
$152
SL
$159
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PK
11.6
SL
1.3

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sierra Leone leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PK
105.0
SL
97.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
SL
0.2t

Sierra Leone performs significantly better than Pakistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PK
1.5
SL
0.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
110.0%
SL
0.5%

Pakistan 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

PK
5.4%
SL
3.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$1,596
SL
$846

Pakistan 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

PK
67.8 yrs
SL
62.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
48.2
SL
54.6

Pakistan 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), Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan (2016), National Revenue Authority (2014), The World Factbook (2022). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Islamabad Freetown
Jan–Mar 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) 87°/76°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Islamabad Freetown
Jan 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 86°/75°F (29.9°/23.8°C)
Feb 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) 87°/75°F (30.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C)
Apr 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) 88°/77°F (31.2°/24.8°C)
May 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C)
Jun 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.6°C)
Jul 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.1°C)
Aug 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) 83°/73°F (28.4°/23.0°C)
Sep 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.1°C)
Oct 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Nov 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) 86°/75°F (30.1°/24.0°C)
Dec 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) 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 Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Sierra Leone

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

Sierra Leone passport holder visiting Pakistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sierra Leone passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Pakistan.

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?

Pakistan 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 4.3 in Pakistan.

How is healthcare in Sierra Leone compared to Pakistan?

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sierra Leone leads in adult obesity rate. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Sierra Leone, compared to 11.6 in Pakistan. Sierra Leone scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Freetown is 86°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Freetown receives around 116.0 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.

What language do they speak in Sierra Leone?

The official language in Sierra Leone is English. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK SL
Population 255,219,554 8,819,794
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL)
Languages English, Urdu English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +92 +232
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 —