GDP, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: GDP, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) was 30.38 billion current international $ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
30.38 billion current international $
Change on year
up 6.5%
World rank
151st
of 202 countries
All-time high
30.38 billion current international $
in 2024
All-time low
4.92 billion current international $
in 1997
Years of data
35
1990–2024
GDP, PPP in Sierra Leone, 1990–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current international $.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp, ppp in Sierra Leone is 30.38 billion current international $, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.5% on the previous year and up 60.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp, ppp in Sierra Leone peaked at 30.38 billion current international $ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.92 billion current international $, in 1997.
That places Sierra Leone 151st out of 202 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5.80 billion current international $ | — |
| 1991 | 6.14 billion current international $ | +5.8% |
| 1992 | 5.08 billion current international $ | -17.2% |
| 1993 | 5.28 billion current international $ | +3.8% |
| 1994 | 5.28 billion current international $ | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 4.96 billion current international $ | -6.1% |
| 1996 | 5.14 billion current international $ | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 4.92 billion current international $ | -4.3% |
| 1998 | 5.07 billion current international $ | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 5.04 billion current international $ | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 5.49 billion current international $ | +9.1% |
| 2001 | 5.26 billion current international $ | -4.2% |
| 2002 | 6.76 billion current international $ | +28.5% |
| 2003 | 7.55 billion current international $ | +11.6% |
| 2004 | 8.25 billion current international $ | +9.3% |
| 2005 | 8.88 billion current international $ | +7.6% |
| 2006 | 9.55 billion current international $ | +7.5% |
| 2007 | 10.18 billion current international $ | +6.6% |
| 2008 | 10.75 billion current international $ | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 10.99 billion current international $ | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 11.83 billion current international $ | +7.6% |
| 2011 | 13.05 billion current international $ | +10.3% |
| 2012 | 15.18 billion current international $ | +16.3% |
| 2013 | 18.13 billion current international $ | +19.5% |
| 2014 | 18.99 billion current international $ | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 18.02 billion current international $ | -5.1% |
| 2016 | 18.99 billion current international $ | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 18.46 billion current international $ | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 19.95 billion current international $ | +8.1% |
| 2019 | 20.92 billion current international $ | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 21.53 billion current international $ | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 23.09 billion current international $ | +7.2% |
| 2022 | 26.05 billion current international $ | +12.8% |
| 2023 | 28.52 billion current international $ | +9.5% |
| 2024 | 30.38 billion current international $ | +6.5% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 30.38 billion current international $ is below the median for low income countries, which is 56.67 billion current international $, 54% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 30.38 billion current international $ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 53.69 billion current international $, 57% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.27 billion current international $ | 4.92 billion current international $ | 6.14 billion current international $ | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.37 billion current international $ | 5.26 billion current international $ | 10.99 billion current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.35 billion current international $ | 11.83 billion current international $ | 20.92 billion current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.91 billion current international $ | 21.53 billion current international $ | 30.38 billion current international $ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 148 Iceland 31.66 billion current international $ compare
- 149 Togo 30.82 billion current international $ compare
- 150 Somalia 30.43 billion current international $ compare
- 152 Palestine 23.12 billion current international $ compare
- 153 Montenegro 20.82 billion current international $ compare
- 154 Bahamas 16.53 billion current international $ compare
More population data for Sierra Leone
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1141 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.21 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1141 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 13,595 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.9 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6516 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.137 (2100)
- Population density 220.76 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 983,692 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp, ppp in Sierra Leone?
- Gdp, ppp in Sierra Leone was 30.38 billion current international $ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp, ppp recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 30.38 billion current international $ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp, ppp recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.92 billion current international $ in 1997.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for gdp, ppp?
- Sierra Leone ranks 151st out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp, ppp rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP, PPP (current international $). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release