What is the GDP of Sierra Leone?

7.7 bn$ in 2025 (IMF, current dollars): no. 40 of 53 African economies.

What is the economic growth of Sierra Leone?

Real GDP growth of +4.8 % in 2025 (IMF estimate). The IMF projects +4.0 % for 2026.

What GDP does the IMF project for Sierra Leone in 2030?

10.2 bn$ in 2030 according to the IMF projections, against 7.7 bn$ in 2025: real growth of 4.4 % a year on average.

Is Sierra Leone a rich country?

GDP per capita of 874 $ in 2025, far below the African median (1,768 $): no. 43 of 53 in Africa per person (IMF).

How many people live in Sierra Leone?

8.8 M inhabitants in 2025 (IMF): no. 33 in Africa by population.

What is the inflation rate in Sierra Leone?

7.6 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF). Projection for 2026: 13.8 %.

Is Sierra Leone highly indebted?

Public debt of 51.4 % of GDP in 2025, against a median of 53.2 % in Africa: no. 30 of 52 from the most indebted (IMF).

Is Sierra Leone in default?

No rating agency rates it; the IMF and the World Bank put its risk of debt distress at « high » (13 Feb 2026).

What does Sierra Leone export?

In 2024, mostly: Ores (iron, copper, cobalt, manganese…) (72.4 %), Cocoa and cocoa products (9.5 %), Gold, diamonds and precious metals (7.2 %). First client: China (CEPII, BACI).

Which economic communities is Sierra Leone part of?

ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States).

What share of the population of Sierra Leone has electricity?

39.2 % of the population in 2024 (World Bank).

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Questions on the economy of Sierra Leone

What is the GDP of Sierra Leone?

7.7 bn$ in 2025 (IMF, current dollars): no. 40 of 53 African economies.
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What is the economic growth of Sierra Leone?

Real GDP growth of +4.8 % in 2025 (IMF estimate). The IMF projects +4.0 % for 2026.
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What GDP does the IMF project for Sierra Leone in 2030?

10.2 bn$ in 2030 according to the IMF projections, against 7.7 bn$ in 2025: real growth of 4.4 % a year on average.
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Is Sierra Leone a rich country?

GDP per capita of 874 $ in 2025, far below the African median (1,768 $): no. 43 of 53 in Africa per person (IMF).
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How many people live in Sierra Leone?

8.8 M inhabitants in 2025 (IMF): no. 33 in Africa by population.
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What is the inflation rate in Sierra Leone?

7.6 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF). Projection for 2026: 13.8 %.
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Is Sierra Leone highly indebted?

Public debt of 51.4 % of GDP in 2025, against a median of 53.2 % in Africa: no. 30 of 52 from the most indebted (IMF).
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Is Sierra Leone in default?

No rating agency rates it; the IMF and the World Bank put its risk of debt distress at « high » (13 Feb 2026).
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What is the currency of Sierra Leone?

Its currency: leone (SLE).
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What does Sierra Leone export?

In 2024, mostly: Ores (iron, copper, cobalt, manganese…) (72.4 %), Cocoa and cocoa products (9.5 %), Gold, diamonds and precious metals (7.2 %). First client: China (CEPII, BACI).
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Which economic communities is Sierra Leone part of?

ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States).
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What share of the population of Sierra Leone has electricity?

39.2 % of the population in 2024 (World Bank).
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Answers written from the latest figures of the IMF, the World Bank, CEPII, the rating agencies and the IMF-World Bank debt analyses. Method and sources