Sierra Leone across the 2020s: aggregated averages, peaks, and troughs
computed from World Bank WDI coverage between 2020 and 2029.
Decade Summary
| Indicator | Decade mean | Decade low | Decade high | Obs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control of Corruption (Estimate) | -0.472 | -0.564 | -0.396 | 3 |
| Control of Corruption (Std. Error) | 0.145 | 0.140 | 0.147 | 3 |
| GDP (current US$) | 4.14B | 4.06B | 4.25B | 3 |
| Government Effectiveness (Estimate) | -1.12 | -1.16 | -1.06 | 3 |
| Government Effectiveness (Std. Error) | 0.202 | 0.198 | 0.206 | 3 |
| Government Expenditure on Education (% of GDP) | 7.10 | 3.05 | 9.44 | 3 |
| Inflation, Consumer Prices (annual %) | 17.51 | 11.87 | 27.21 | 3 |
| Military Expenditure (% of GDP) | 0.585 | 0.547 | 0.609 | 3 |
| Political Stability (Estimate) | -0.163 | -0.302 | -0.090 | 3 |
| Political Stability (Std. Error) | 0.233 | 0.232 | 0.235 | 3 |
| Population, Total | 8.42M people | 8.23M people | 8.61M people | 3 |
| Real Interest Rate (%) | 4.31 | -4.80 | 11.40 | 3 |
| Regulatory Quality (Estimate) | -0.980 | -1.06 | -0.905 | 3 |
| Regulatory Quality (Std. Error) | 0.169 | 0.163 | 0.174 | 3 |
| Risk Premium on Lending (%) | 14.18 | 9.93 | 17.15 | 3 |
| Rule of Law (Estimate) | -0.821 | -0.840 | -0.794 | 3 |
| Rule of Law (Std. Error) | 0.143 | 0.139 | 0.145 | 3 |
| Rural Population | 4.77M people | 4.70M people | 4.83M people | 3 |
| Statistical Performance Indicators | 57.24 | 54.02 | 59.20 | 3 |
| Voice and Accountability (Estimate) | -0.099 | -0.142 | -0.063 | 3 |
| Voice and Accountability (Std. Error) | 0.120 | 0.119 | 0.120 | 3 |
Historical Context
The 2020s to date have featured COVID-19, high consumer-price inflation, and the 2023 general election.
Key Sub-period Events
- 2020: First COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sierra Leone.
- 2023: Julius Maada Bio re-elected in first-round presidential vote.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Sierra Leone's average GDP in the 2020s?
Averaged across the 2020s, Sierra Leone's GDP (current US$) was $4.14B, with a decade low of $4.06B and high of $4.25B.
What was average life expectancy in Sierra Leone during the 2020s?
Life expectancy data for this decade is limited in the World Bank series.
How large was Sierra Leone's population in the 2020s?
Population averaged 8.42M across the 2020s, ranging from 8.23M to 8.61M.
Which political events defined Sierra Leone in the 2020s?
The 2020s to date have featured COVID-19, high consumer-price inflation, and the 2023 general election. Specific events are listed in the Key Sub-period Events list above.
Source: World Bank Development Data Group — values aggregated across the 2020s.