Freetown's 2026 population is now estimated at 1,428,520. In 1950, the population of Freetown was 91,554. Freetown has grown by 41,160 in the last year, which represents a 2.97% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Freetown, which typically includes Freetown's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.