Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone, located in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa , is an internationally classified economy with a "Low income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 8.8 million inhabitants.
From a quantitative perspective, The macroeconomic structure maintains a baseline trajectory with a growth of 4.6% and a CPI of 7.5%. A sustained disinflationary cycle stands out positively, reducing the CPI by 40.2 points from its recent peaks.
Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, The external profile shows vulnerability due to a deep trade deficit, where imports exceed exports by a margin of 7.3% of GDP.
The demographic pyramid and GDP per capita ($846) maintain a standard proportion within its cluster.
Monetary Policy RateInterest rate set by the Central Bank. Determines the base cost of money in the economy.
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10-Year Bond YieldInterest paid by the government to borrow for 10 years. Reflects market confidence in its solvency.
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SpreadInterest rate difference compared to the safe-haven bond (US/Germany). Indicates the country risk premium.
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GDP Evolution (10 years)
$0.01T
+4.61%
Data from 2025
Historical Inflation (CPI)
7.5%
Data from 2025
GDP per Capita
$846
YEAR 2025
Unemployment
3.1%
YEAR 2025
Debt to GDP
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YEAR
Active Population
8.8M
YEAR 2025
Structural Metrics (Hedge Fund)
Population > 65 Years
3.3%
YEAR 2025
Gini IndexMeasures income inequality. 0 is total equality, 100 is extreme inequality.
35.7
YEAR 2018
Exports (% GDP)
20.9%
YEAR 2025
Imports (% GDP)
28.2%
YEAR 2025
FDI (% GDP)Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign capital productively invested in this economy.
1.7%
YEAR 2024
View Raw History (Structured Data)
| Year | GDP (USD) | Growth (%) | Inflation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Debt/GDP (%) | Exports (%GDP) | Imports (%GDP) | FDI (%GDP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7.46B | 4.61 | 7.49 | 3.15 | --- | 20.89 | 28.21 | --- |
| 2024 | $6.97B | 4.29 | 28.63 | 3.10 | --- | 17.27 | 23.28 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | $6.42B | 5.71 | 47.64 | 3.09 | --- | 20.96 | 34.32 | 2.27 |
| 2022 | $7.12B | 5.31 | 27.21 | 3.14 | --- | 16.78 | 28.27 | 2.04 |
| 2021 | $7.17B | 5.90 | 11.87 | 3.55 | --- | 15.55 | 26.60 | 2.99 |
| 2020 | $6.69B | -1.25 | 13.45 | 3.51 | --- | 9.89 | 20.72 | 0.76 |
| 2019 | $6.52B | 5.50 | 14.80 | 3.20 | --- | 9.69 | 27.87 | 1.87 |
| 2018 | $6.39B | 2.89 | 16.03 | 3.19 | --- | 11.24 | 26.14 | 2.91 |
| 2017 | $5.75B | 3.21 | 18.22 | 3.66 | --- | 13.85 | 27.67 | 7.20 |
| 2016 | $6.08B | 6.44 | 10.89 | 4.18 | --- | 14.11 | 28.95 | 2.28 |
