UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Full advisory →Is Sierra Leone safe? 🇸🇱
Africa · Updated
As of July 2026, Sierra Leone scores 68/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 1 Sierra Leone destination assessed, Freetown scores highest (68/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Sierra Leone: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Sierra Leone destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Sierra Leone safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution | 72 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2020 | 2.2 / 100k | 84 | World Bank Open Data (2020) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 58/100 | 58 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 43/100 | 43 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 13.8 / 100k | 56 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Sierra Leone safety FAQ
Is Sierra Leone safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Sierra Leone averages 68/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Sierra Leone?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Freetown currently scores highest at 68/100 (Safe).
Where does this Sierra Leone safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.