Hinduism in Sierra Leone

Hinduism in Sierra Leone is the religion of some South Asian expatriates.[1] Hindus in Sierra Leone are primarily of South Asian descent and are usually traders.[2] There were 3,550 Hindus (0.05%) in Sierra Leone in 2015, according to ARDA.[3]

Freetown, the capital and principal city of Sierra Leone, has a large Hindu community, including a Hindu association and a priest. Hindus are allowed cremation in Freetown.[4]

Following the exodus of expatriates in 1999 during the Sierra Leone civil war, the Indian community numbers dwindled to about 1500, mostly businessmen of Sindhi origin.[5]

## Demographics

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Historical PopulationYear| Pop.| ±%

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2001| 4,750| —
2007| 1,942| −59.1%
2015| 3,550| +82.8%
Source: [6][7][8]
Year | Percent | Increase

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2001 | 0.1% | -
2007 | 0.04% | -0.6
2015 | 0.05% | +0.01

In 2001, there were 4,750 Hindus (0.1%) which decreased to 1,942 Hindus (0.04%) in 2007 and then increased to 3,550 Hindus (0.05%) in 2015.[9][10][11]

## Temples

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There is a functioning Hindu temple in Freetown.[12] It is run by the local Temple Committee. [13]

## See also

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* Hinduism portal
* Sierra Leone portal

* Hinduism in Kenya
* Hinduism in Togo
* Hinduism in Africa

## References

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1. ^ International Religious Freedom Report 2006, Sierra Leone reported that there is small number of Hindus in Sierra Leone
2. ^ "Major Religions of Sierra Leone". 4 April 2018.
3. ^ "Sierra Leone, Religion And Social Profile". thearda.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
4. ^ "Indians' Cremation Ceremony versus disgruntled youths in Sierra Leone". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2013-07-31.
5. ^ Indian Community in Sierra Leone, p. 5
6. ^ "Religious Freedom Page". Archived from the original on 6 November 2007.
7. ^ "Country Profile: Sierra Leone (Republic of Sierra Leone)". Archived from the original on October 14, 2007. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
8. ^ "Sierra Leone, Religion And Social Profile". thearda.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
9. ^ "Religious Freedom Page". Archived from the original on 6 November 2007.
10. ^ "Country Profile: Sierra Leone (Republic of Sierra Leone)". Archived from the original on October 14, 2007. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
11. ^ "Sierra Leone, Religion And Social Profile". thearda.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
12. ^ Indian Community in Sierra Leone, p. 5
13. ^ "India - Sierra Leone Relations" (PDF). Government of India - Ministry of External Affairs. February 2016. p. 3. Retrieved 28 March 2024.

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