Journal of Sierra Leone Studies https://thejournalofsierraleonestudies.com/ Editorial Intelligence — the definitive encyclopedia of Sierra Leonean development indicators Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:32:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Sierra Leone 2029 forecast (IMF): GDP $9.49B, growth +4.6% https://thejournalofsierraleonestudies.com/economy/sierra-leone-2029-forecast https://thejournalofsierraleonestudies.com/economy/sierra-leone-2029-forecast#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:32:38 +0000 https://thejournalofsierraleonestudies.com/economy/sierra-leone-2029-forecast insights IMF projection — WEO 2026-04 This page presents the International Monetary Fund's World Economic Outlook projections for Sierra Leone in 2029, drawn from the WEO 2026-04 release of the IMF DataMapper. These are forecasts, not confirmed outturns;…

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IMF projection — WEO 2026-04

This page presents the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook projections for Sierra Leone in 2029, drawn from the WEO 2026-04 release of the IMF DataMapper. These are forecasts, not confirmed outturns; the last year with an IMF-estimated actual is 2024.

GDP (current USD)
$9.49B
Real GDP growth
4.6%
Inflation (avg CPI)
9.0%
GDP per capita
$991

All IMF projections for Sierra Leone, 2029

Indicator Unit 2024 2029 Δ vs 2024
GDP, current prices (USD billions) USD B 6.97 9.49 +2.52
Real GDP growth (% change) % 4.30 4.60 +0.3 pp
GDP per capita, current (USD) USD 806.51 991.24 +184.73
GDP (PPP, int'l $ billions) int'l $ B 30.48 42.61 +12.12
GDP per capita, PPP int'l $ 3,527.43 4,452.33 +924.90
Inflation, avg consumer prices (%) % 28.40 9.00 -19.4 pp
Inflation, end of period (%) % 13.80 9.00 -4.8 pp
Gross government debt (% of GDP) % GDP 46.70 36.20 -10.5 pp
General government net lending (% of GDP) % GDP -5.20 -0.70 +4.5 pp
Current account balance (USD billions) USD B -0.48 -0.27 +0.21
Current account balance (% of GDP) % GDP -6.90 -2.90 +4.0 pp
Population (millions) M people 8.64 9.57 +0.93M

Trajectory of headline indicators

GDP (USD billions):
2022: 7.12 · 2023: 6.40 · 2024: 6.97 · 2025: 7.71* · 2026: 8.27* · 2027: 8.65* · 2028: 9.04* · 2029: 9.49* · 2030: 9.96* · 2031: 10.42*

Real growth (%):
2022: 5.30 · 2023: 5.70 · 2024: 4.30 · 2025: 4.40* · 2026: 4.50* · 2027: 4.70* · 2028: 4.60* · 2029: 4.60* · 2030: 4.60* · 2031: 4.50*

Inflation (%):
2022: 27.20 · 2023: 47.70 · 2024: 28.40 · 2025: 7.60* · 2026: 7.50* · 2027: 9.00* · 2028: 9.00* · 2029: 9.00* · 2030: 9.00* · 2031: 9.00*

Gov debt (% GDP):
2022: 54.00 · 2023: 49.40 · 2024: 46.70 · 2025: 45.20* · 2026: 44.30* · 2027: 41.20* · 2028: 38.40* · 2029: 36.20* · 2030: 34.10* · 2031: 31.80*

* Forecast. Source: IMF World Economic Outlook (WEO 2026-04). Figures are subject to revision at each WEO cycle (April and October).

Frequently asked questions

What is Sierra Leone's projected GDP in 2029?

The IMF projects Sierra Leone's GDP at current prices to reach about US$9.49 billion in 2029 (World Economic Outlook).

What real GDP growth does the IMF forecast for Sierra Leone in 2029?

Real GDP is projected to grow 4.6% in 2029, per the IMF's latest WEO projections for Sierra Leone.

What is Sierra Leone's inflation forecast for 2029?

The IMF projects average consumer-price inflation of 9.0% in Sierra Leone for 2029.

How big is Sierra Leone's projected public debt in 2029?

General government gross debt is projected at about 36.2% of GDP in 2029, according to the IMF WEO.

What does the IMF expect for Sierra Leone's current account in 2029?

The current account balance is projected at -2.9% of GDP in 2029.

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IMF projection — WEO 2026-04

This page presents the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook projections for Sierra Leone in 2028, drawn from the WEO 2026-04 release of the IMF DataMapper. These are forecasts, not confirmed outturns; the last year with an IMF-estimated actual is 2024.

GDP (current USD)
$9.04B
Real GDP growth
4.6%
Inflation (avg CPI)
9.0%
GDP per capita
$964

All IMF projections for Sierra Leone, 2028

Indicator Unit 2024 2028 Δ vs 2024
GDP, current prices (USD billions) USD B 6.97 9.04 +2.07
Real GDP growth (% change) % 4.30 4.60 +0.3 pp
GDP per capita, current (USD) USD 806.51 964.06 +157.55
GDP (PPP, int'l $ billions) int'l $ B 30.48 40.04 +9.56
GDP per capita, PPP int'l $ 3,527.43 4,270.22 +742.78
Inflation, avg consumer prices (%) % 28.40 9.00 -19.4 pp
Inflation, end of period (%) % 13.80 9.00 -4.8 pp
Gross government debt (% of GDP) % GDP 46.70 38.40 -8.3 pp
General government net lending (% of GDP) % GDP -5.20 -0.20 +5.0 pp
Current account balance (USD billions) USD B -0.48 -0.26 +0.22
Current account balance (% of GDP) % GDP -6.90 -2.90 +4.0 pp
Population (millions) M people 8.64 9.38 +0.74M

Trajectory of headline indicators

GDP (USD billions):
2022: 7.12 · 2023: 6.40 · 2024: 6.97 · 2025: 7.71* · 2026: 8.27* · 2027: 8.65* · 2028: 9.04* · 2029: 9.49* · 2030: 9.96* · 2031: 10.42*

Real growth (%):
2022: 5.30 · 2023: 5.70 · 2024: 4.30 · 2025: 4.40* · 2026: 4.50* · 2027: 4.70* · 2028: 4.60* · 2029: 4.60* · 2030: 4.60* · 2031: 4.50*

Inflation (%):
2022: 27.20 · 2023: 47.70 · 2024: 28.40 · 2025: 7.60* · 2026: 7.50* · 2027: 9.00* · 2028: 9.00* · 2029: 9.00* · 2030: 9.00* · 2031: 9.00*

Gov debt (% GDP):
2022: 54.00 · 2023: 49.40 · 2024: 46.70 · 2025: 45.20* · 2026: 44.30* · 2027: 41.20* · 2028: 38.40* · 2029: 36.20* · 2030: 34.10* · 2031: 31.80*

* Forecast. Source: IMF World Economic Outlook (WEO 2026-04). Figures are subject to revision at each WEO cycle (April and October).

Frequently asked questions

What is Sierra Leone's projected GDP in 2028?

The IMF projects Sierra Leone's GDP at current prices to reach about US$9.04 billion in 2028 (World Economic Outlook).

What real GDP growth does the IMF forecast for Sierra Leone in 2028?

Real GDP is projected to grow 4.6% in 2028, per the IMF's latest WEO projections for Sierra Leone.

What is Sierra Leone's inflation forecast for 2028?

The IMF projects average consumer-price inflation of 9.0% in Sierra Leone for 2028.

How big is Sierra Leone's projected public debt in 2028?

General government gross debt is projected at about 38.4% of GDP in 2028, according to the IMF WEO.

What does the IMF expect for Sierra Leone's current account in 2028?

The current account balance is projected at -2.9% of GDP in 2028.

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IMF projection — WEO 2026-04

This page presents the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook projections for Sierra Leone in 2027, drawn from the WEO 2026-04 release of the IMF DataMapper. These are forecasts, not confirmed outturns; the last year with an IMF-estimated actual is 2024.

GDP (current USD)
$8.65B
Real GDP growth
4.7%
Inflation (avg CPI)
9.0%
GDP per capita
$942

All IMF projections for Sierra Leone, 2027

Indicator Unit 2024 2027 Δ vs 2024
GDP, current prices (USD billions) USD B 6.97 8.65 +1.68
Real GDP growth (% change) % 4.30 4.70 +0.4 pp
GDP per capita, current (USD) USD 806.51 941.58 +135.07
GDP (PPP, int'l $ billions) int'l $ B 30.48 37.65 +7.16
GDP per capita, PPP int'l $ 3,527.43 4,097.57 +570.13
Inflation, avg consumer prices (%) % 28.40 9.00 -19.4 pp
Inflation, end of period (%) % 13.80 9.00 -4.8 pp
Gross government debt (% of GDP) % GDP 46.70 41.20 -5.5 pp
General government net lending (% of GDP) % GDP -5.20 -0.20 +5.0 pp
Current account balance (USD billions) USD B -0.48 -0.25 +0.23
Current account balance (% of GDP) % GDP -6.90 -2.90 +4.0 pp
Population (millions) M people 8.64 9.19 +0.55M

Trajectory of headline indicators

GDP (USD billions):
2022: 7.12 · 2023: 6.40 · 2024: 6.97 · 2025: 7.71* · 2026: 8.27* · 2027: 8.65* · 2028: 9.04* · 2029: 9.49* · 2030: 9.96* · 2031: 10.42*

Real growth (%):
2022: 5.30 · 2023: 5.70 · 2024: 4.30 · 2025: 4.40* · 2026: 4.50* · 2027: 4.70* · 2028: 4.60* · 2029: 4.60* · 2030: 4.60* · 2031: 4.50*

Inflation (%):
2022: 27.20 · 2023: 47.70 · 2024: 28.40 · 2025: 7.60* · 2026: 7.50* · 2027: 9.00* · 2028: 9.00* · 2029: 9.00* · 2030: 9.00* · 2031: 9.00*

Gov debt (% GDP):
2022: 54.00 · 2023: 49.40 · 2024: 46.70 · 2025: 45.20* · 2026: 44.30* · 2027: 41.20* · 2028: 38.40* · 2029: 36.20* · 2030: 34.10* · 2031: 31.80*

* Forecast. Source: IMF World Economic Outlook (WEO 2026-04). Figures are subject to revision at each WEO cycle (April and October).

Frequently asked questions

What is Sierra Leone's projected GDP in 2027?

The IMF projects Sierra Leone's GDP at current prices to reach about US$8.65 billion in 2027 (World Economic Outlook).

What real GDP growth does the IMF forecast for Sierra Leone in 2027?

Real GDP is projected to grow 4.7% in 2027, per the IMF's latest WEO projections for Sierra Leone.

What is Sierra Leone's inflation forecast for 2027?

The IMF projects average consumer-price inflation of 9.0% in Sierra Leone for 2027.

How big is Sierra Leone's projected public debt in 2027?

General government gross debt is projected at about 41.2% of GDP in 2027, according to the IMF WEO.

What does the IMF expect for Sierra Leone's current account in 2027?

The current account balance is projected at -2.9% of GDP in 2027.

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IMF projection — WEO 2026-04

This page presents the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook projections for Sierra Leone in 2026, drawn from the WEO 2026-04 release of the IMF DataMapper. These are forecasts, not confirmed outturns; the last year with an IMF-estimated actual is 2024.

GDP (current USD)
$8.27B
Real GDP growth
4.5%
Inflation (avg CPI)
7.5%
GDP per capita
$919

All IMF projections for Sierra Leone, 2026

Indicator Unit 2024 2026 Δ vs 2024
GDP, current prices (USD billions) USD B 6.97 8.27 +1.30
Real GDP growth (% change) % 4.30 4.50 +0.2 pp
GDP per capita, current (USD) USD 806.51 918.72 +112.21
GDP (PPP, int'l $ billions) int'l $ B 30.48 35.19 +4.71
GDP per capita, PPP int'l $ 3,527.43 3,909.21 +381.78
Inflation, avg consumer prices (%) % 28.40 7.50 -20.9 pp
Inflation, end of period (%) % 13.80 9.00 -4.8 pp
Gross government debt (% of GDP) % GDP 46.70 44.30 -2.4 pp
General government net lending (% of GDP) % GDP -5.20 -2.20 +3.0 pp
Current account balance (USD billions) USD B -0.48 -0.27 +0.21
Current account balance (% of GDP) % GDP -6.90 -3.30 +3.6 pp
Population (millions) M people 8.64 9.00 +0.36M

Trajectory of headline indicators

GDP (USD billions):
2022: 7.12 · 2023: 6.40 · 2024: 6.97 · 2025: 7.71* · 2026: 8.27* · 2027: 8.65* · 2028: 9.04* · 2029: 9.49* · 2030: 9.96* · 2031: 10.42*

Real growth (%):
2022: 5.30 · 2023: 5.70 · 2024: 4.30 · 2025: 4.40* · 2026: 4.50* · 2027: 4.70* · 2028: 4.60* · 2029: 4.60* · 2030: 4.60* · 2031: 4.50*

Inflation (%):
2022: 27.20 · 2023: 47.70 · 2024: 28.40 · 2025: 7.60* · 2026: 7.50* · 2027: 9.00* · 2028: 9.00* · 2029: 9.00* · 2030: 9.00* · 2031: 9.00*

Gov debt (% GDP):
2022: 54.00 · 2023: 49.40 · 2024: 46.70 · 2025: 45.20* · 2026: 44.30* · 2027: 41.20* · 2028: 38.40* · 2029: 36.20* · 2030: 34.10* · 2031: 31.80*

* Forecast. Source: IMF World Economic Outlook (WEO 2026-04). Figures are subject to revision at each WEO cycle (April and October).

Frequently asked questions

What is Sierra Leone's projected GDP in 2026?

The IMF projects Sierra Leone's GDP at current prices to reach about US$8.27 billion in 2026 (World Economic Outlook).

What real GDP growth does the IMF forecast for Sierra Leone in 2026?

Real GDP is projected to grow 4.5% in 2026, per the IMF's latest WEO projections for Sierra Leone.

What is Sierra Leone's inflation forecast for 2026?

The IMF projects average consumer-price inflation of 7.5% in Sierra Leone for 2026.

How big is Sierra Leone's projected public debt in 2026?

General government gross debt is projected at about 44.3% of GDP in 2026, according to the IMF WEO.

What does the IMF expect for Sierra Leone's current account in 2026?

The current account balance is projected at -3.3% of GDP in 2026.

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IMF projection — WEO 2026-04

This page presents the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook projections for Sierra Leone in 2025, drawn from the WEO 2026-04 release of the IMF DataMapper. These are forecasts, not confirmed outturns; the last year with an IMF-estimated actual is 2024.

GDP (current USD)
$7.71B
Real GDP growth
4.4%
Inflation (avg CPI)
7.6%
GDP per capita
$874

All IMF projections for Sierra Leone, 2025

Indicator Unit 2024 2025 Δ vs 2024
GDP, current prices (USD billions) USD B 6.97 7.71 +0.74
Real GDP growth (% change) % 4.30 4.40 +0.1 pp
GDP per capita, current (USD) USD 806.51 874.10 +67.59
GDP (PPP, int'l $ billions) int'l $ B 30.48 32.72 +2.24
GDP per capita, PPP int'l $ 3,527.43 3,709.84 +182.41
Inflation, avg consumer prices (%) % 28.40 7.60 -20.8 pp
Inflation, end of period (%) % 13.80 4.30 -9.5 pp
Gross government debt (% of GDP) % GDP 46.70 45.20 -1.5 pp
General government net lending (% of GDP) % GDP -5.20 -4.20 +1.0 pp
Current account balance (USD billions) USD B -0.48 -0.39 +0.09
Current account balance (% of GDP) % GDP -6.90 -5.10 +1.8 pp
Population (millions) M people 8.64 8.82 +0.18M

Trajectory of headline indicators

GDP (USD billions):
2022: 7.12 · 2023: 6.40 · 2024: 6.97 · 2025: 7.71* · 2026: 8.27* · 2027: 8.65* · 2028: 9.04* · 2029: 9.49* · 2030: 9.96* · 2031: 10.42*

Real growth (%):
2022: 5.30 · 2023: 5.70 · 2024: 4.30 · 2025: 4.40* · 2026: 4.50* · 2027: 4.70* · 2028: 4.60* · 2029: 4.60* · 2030: 4.60* · 2031: 4.50*

Inflation (%):
2022: 27.20 · 2023: 47.70 · 2024: 28.40 · 2025: 7.60* · 2026: 7.50* · 2027: 9.00* · 2028: 9.00* · 2029: 9.00* · 2030: 9.00* · 2031: 9.00*

Gov debt (% GDP):
2022: 54.00 · 2023: 49.40 · 2024: 46.70 · 2025: 45.20* · 2026: 44.30* · 2027: 41.20* · 2028: 38.40* · 2029: 36.20* · 2030: 34.10* · 2031: 31.80*

* Forecast. Source: IMF World Economic Outlook (WEO 2026-04). Figures are subject to revision at each WEO cycle (April and October).

Frequently asked questions

What is Sierra Leone's projected GDP in 2025?

The IMF projects Sierra Leone's GDP at current prices to reach about US$7.71 billion in 2025 (World Economic Outlook).

What real GDP growth does the IMF forecast for Sierra Leone in 2025?

Real GDP is projected to grow 4.4% in 2025, per the IMF's latest WEO projections for Sierra Leone.

What is Sierra Leone's inflation forecast for 2025?

The IMF projects average consumer-price inflation of 7.6% in Sierra Leone for 2025.

How big is Sierra Leone's projected public debt in 2025?

General government gross debt is projected at about 45.2% of GDP in 2025, according to the IMF WEO.

What does the IMF expect for Sierra Leone's current account in 2025?

The current account balance is projected at -5.1% of GDP in 2025.

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GDP (current US$)
6.97B
Life Expectancy at Birth (years)
61.96 years
Population, Total
8.64M people
Inflation, Consumer Prices (annual %)
28.63

27 Indicators Across 5 Pillars

Health (3 indicators)

Indicator 2024
Birth Rate (per 1,000 people) 30.11 per 1,000
Death Rate (per 1,000 people) 8.21 per 1,000
Life Expectancy at Birth (years) 61.96 years

Environment (2 indicators)

Indicator 2024
CO2 Emissions (metric tons per capita) 0.169
Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions 7.93

Governance (14 indicators)

Indicator 2024
Control of Corruption (Estimate) -0.702
Control of Corruption (Std. Error) 0.154
Government Effectiveness (Estimate) -0.967
Government Effectiveness (Std. Error) 0.184
Individuals Using the Internet (% of population) 25.10
Political Stability (Estimate) -0.450
Political Stability (Std. Error) 0.238
Regulatory Quality (Estimate) -1.06
Regulatory Quality (Std. Error) 0.155
Rule of Law (Estimate) -0.839
Rule of Law (Std. Error) 0.137
Statistical Performance Indicators 59.94
Voice and Accountability (Estimate) -0.513
Voice and Accountability (Std. Error) 0.142

Economic (6 indicators)

Indicator 2024
GDP (current US$) 6.97B
Inflation, Consumer Prices (annual %) 28.63
Military Expenditure (% of GDP) 0.463
Real Interest Rate (%) 9.17
Risk Premium on Lending (%) 11.82
Trade in Services (% of GDP) 8.08

Demographics (2 indicators)

Indicator 2024
Population, Total 8.64M people
Rural Population 4.72M people

Year-over-Year Changes (2023 → 2024)

Indicator 2023 2024 Change
Birth Rate (per 1,000 people) 30.60 per 1,000 30.11 per 1,000 -1.6%
CO2 Emissions (metric tons per capita) 0.167 0.169 +1.5%
Control of Corruption (Estimate) -0.569 -0.702 -23.5%
Control of Corruption (Std. Error) 0.154 0.154 +0.0%
Death Rate (per 1,000 people) 8.29 per 1,000 8.21 per 1,000 -0.9%
GDP (current US$) 6.42B 6.97B +8.7%
Government Effectiveness (Estimate) -0.954 -0.967 -1.3%
Government Effectiveness (Std. Error) 0.184 0.184 +0.0%
Individuals Using the Internet (% of population) 23.71 25.10 +5.9%
Inflation, Consumer Prices (annual %) 47.64 28.63 -39.9%
Life Expectancy at Birth (years) 61.79 years 61.96 years +0.3%
Military Expenditure (% of GDP) 0.603 0.463 -23.3%
Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions 7.79 7.93 +1.7%
Political Stability (Estimate) -0.556 -0.450 +19.0%
Political Stability (Std. Error) 0.238 0.238 +0.0%
Population, Total 8.46M people 8.64M people +2.1%
Real Interest Rate (%) -7.44 9.17 +223.2%
Regulatory Quality (Estimate) -0.999 -1.06 -6.0%
Regulatory Quality (Std. Error) 0.155 0.155 +0.0%
Risk Premium on Lending (%) 18.25 11.82 -35.3%
Rule of Law (Estimate) -0.827 -0.839 -1.4%
Rule of Law (Std. Error) 0.137 0.137 +0.0%
Rural Population 4.67M people 4.72M people +1.1%
Statistical Performance Indicators 61.11 59.94 -1.9%
Trade in Services (% of GDP) 6.59 8.08 +22.6%
Voice and Accountability (Estimate) -0.466 -0.513 -10.1%
Voice and Accountability (Std. Error) 0.142 0.142 +0.0%

Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Data licensed CC BY 4.0.

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GDP (current US$)
6.42B
Life Expectancy at Birth (years)
61.79 years
Population, Total
8.46M people
Inflation, Consumer Prices (annual %)
47.64

35 Indicators Across 5 Pillars

Environment (6 indicators)

Indicator 2023
Access to Electricity (% of population) 35.50
Agricultural Land (% of land area) 54.71
CO2 Emissions (metric tons per capita) 0.167
Forest Land (% of land area) 34.30
Land Area (sq. km) 72,180 sq. km
Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions 7.79

Health (4 indicators)

Indicator 2023
Birth Rate (per 1,000 people) 30.60 per 1,000
Death Rate (per 1,000 people) 8.29 per 1,000
Government Health Expenditure (% of GDP) 0.789
Life Expectancy at Birth (years) 61.79 years

Governance (15 indicators)

Indicator 2023
Control of Corruption (Estimate) -0.569
Control of Corruption (Std. Error) 0.154
Government Effectiveness (Estimate) -0.954
Government Effectiveness (Std. Error) 0.184
Government Expenditure on Education (% of GDP) 2.62
Individuals Using the Internet (% of population) 23.71
Political Stability (Estimate) -0.556
Political Stability (Std. Error) 0.238
Regulatory Quality (Estimate) -0.999
Regulatory Quality (Std. Error) 0.155
Rule of Law (Estimate) -0.827
Rule of Law (Std. Error) 0.137
Statistical Performance Indicators 61.11
Voice and Accountability (Estimate) -0.466
Voice and Accountability (Std. Error) 0.142

Economic (7 indicators)

Indicator 2023
GDP (current US$) 6.42B
Inflation, Consumer Prices (annual %) 47.64
Military Expenditure (% of GDP) 0.603
Real Interest Rate (%) -7.44
Risk Premium on Lending (%) 18.25
Time to Get Operating License (days) 17.93
Trade in Services (% of GDP) 6.59

Demographics (3 indicators)

Indicator 2023
Population Density (people per sq. km) 117.21 per sq. km
Population, Total 8.46M people
Rural Population 4.67M people

Year-over-Year Changes (2022 → 2023)

Indicator 2022 2023 Change
Access to Electricity (% of population) 29.40 35.50 +20.7%
Agricultural Land (% of land area) 54.71 54.71 +0.0%
Birth Rate (per 1,000 people) 31.07 per 1,000 30.60 per 1,000 -1.5%
CO2 Emissions (metric tons per capita) 0.177 0.167 -5.9%
Control of Corruption (Estimate) -0.553 -0.569 -2.8%
Control of Corruption (Std. Error) 0.155 0.154 -0.5%
Death Rate (per 1,000 people) 8.52 per 1,000 8.29 per 1,000 -2.8%
Forest Land (% of land area) 34.57 34.30 -0.8%
GDP (current US$) 7.12B 6.42B -9.9%
Government Effectiveness (Estimate) -0.958 -0.954 +0.4%
Government Effectiveness (Std. Error) 0.184 0.184 -0.3%
Government Expenditure on Education (% of GDP) 4.91 2.62 -46.5%
Government Health Expenditure (% of GDP) 0.870 0.789 -9.3%
Individuals Using the Internet (% of population) 21.51 23.71 +10.3%
Inflation, Consumer Prices (annual %) 27.21 47.64 +75.1%
Land Area (sq. km) 72,180 sq. km 72,180 sq. km +0.0%
Life Expectancy at Birth (years) 61.28 years 61.79 years +0.8%
Military Expenditure (% of GDP) 0.582 0.603 +3.6%
Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions 7.34 7.79 +6.3%
Political Stability (Estimate) -0.265 -0.556 -109.4%
Political Stability (Std. Error) 0.236 0.238 +1.0%
Population Density (people per sq. km) 114.67 per sq. km 117.21 per sq. km +2.2%
Population, Total 8.28M people 8.46M people +2.2%
Real Interest Rate (%) -6.02 -7.44 -23.6%
Regulatory Quality (Estimate) -1.01 -0.999 +0.6%
Regulatory Quality (Std. Error) 0.155 0.155 -0.1%
Risk Premium on Lending (%) 15.46 18.25 +18.1%
Rule of Law (Estimate) -0.781 -0.827 -5.9%
Rule of Law (Std. Error) 0.138 0.137 -0.4%
Rural Population 4.61M people 4.67M people +1.2%
Statistical Performance Indicators 60.33 61.11 +1.3%
Trade in Services (% of GDP) 4.38 6.59 +50.5%
Voice and Accountability (Estimate) -0.307 -0.466 -51.9%
Voice and Accountability (Std. Error) 0.141 0.142 +0.7%

Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Data licensed CC BY 4.0.

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National winner
Julius Maada Bio
Winning party
SLPP
Total votes cast
3,052,071
Regions contested
4

National Results

Candidate Party Total Votes National Share
Julius Maada Bio SLPP 1,651,478 54.1%
Samura Kamara APC 1,304,922 42.8%
Other OTH 95,671 3.1%
Julius Maada Bio (SLPP)54.11%
Samura Kamara (APC)42.76%
Other (OTH)3.13%

Results by Region

Eastern Region

Candidate Party Votes Share
Julius Maada Bio SLPP 536,051 78.9%
Samura Kamara APC 123,651 18.2%
Other OTH 19,703 2.9%

Turnout: 85.4% of 795,204 registered voters.

Northern Region

Candidate Party Votes Share
Samura Kamara APC 599,113 84.1%
Julius Maada Bio SLPP 89,048 12.5%
Other OTH 24,221 3.4%

Turnout: 77.3% of 921,840 registered voters.

Southern Region

Candidate Party Votes Share
Julius Maada Bio SLPP 619,252 82.4%
Samura Kamara APC 105,964 14.1%
Other OTH 26,302 3.5%

Turnout: 89.2% of 842,510 registered voters.

Western Area

Candidate Party Votes Share
Samura Kamara APC 476,194 52.4%
Julius Maada Bio SLPP 407,127 44.8%
Other OTH 25,445 2.8%

Turnout: 81.1% of 1,120,550 registered voters.

Regional Turnout Comparison

Eastern Region85.4%
Northern Region77.3%
Southern Region89.2%
Western Area81.1%

Party Strongholds

Region SLPP APC OTH
Eastern Region 78.9% 18.2% 2.9%
Northern Region 12.5% 84.1% 3.4%
Southern Region 82.4% 14.1% 3.5%
Western Area 44.8% 52.4% 2.8%

2018 vs 2023 Swing Analysis

Candidate / Party 2018 Share 2023 Share Swing
Julius Maada Bio (SLPP) 53.1% 54.1% +1.0pp
Samura Kamara (APC) 43.5% 42.8% -0.8pp
Other (OTH) 3.3% 3.1% -0.2pp

Source: Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL), certified presidential results.

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National winner
Julius Maada Bio
Winning party
SLPP
Total votes cast
2,748,992
Regions contested
4

National Results

Candidate Party Total Votes National Share
Julius Maada Bio SLPP 1,460,235 53.1%
Samura Kamara APC 1,196,785 43.5%
Other OTH 91,972 3.3%
Julius Maada Bio (SLPP)53.12%
Samura Kamara (APC)43.54%
Other (OTH)3.35%

Results by Region

Eastern Region

Candidate Party Votes Share
Julius Maada Bio SLPP 449,873 75.0%
Samura Kamara APC 131,962 22.0%
Other OTH 17,995 3.0%

Turnout: 80.8% of 742,018 registered voters.

Northern Region

Candidate Party Votes Share
Samura Kamara APC 493,734 75.0%
Julius Maada Bio SLPP 125,079 19.0%
Other OTH 39,499 6.0%

Turnout: 73.8% of 891,234 registered voters.

Southern Region

Candidate Party Votes Share
Julius Maada Bio SLPP 520,630 76.5%
Samura Kamara APC 149,712 22.0%
Other OTH 10,168 1.5%

Turnout: 86.7% of 785,120 registered voters.

Western Area

Candidate Party Votes Share
Samura Kamara APC 421,377 52.0%
Julius Maada Bio SLPP 364,653 45.0%
Other OTH 24,310 3.0%

Turnout: 77.0% of 1,052,312 registered voters.

Regional Turnout Comparison

Eastern Region80.8%
Northern Region73.8%
Southern Region86.7%
Western Area77%

Party Strongholds

Region SLPP APC OTH
Eastern Region 75.0% 22.0% 3.0%
Northern Region 19.0% 75.0% 6.0%
Southern Region 76.5% 22.0% 1.5%
Western Area 45.0% 52.0% 3.0%

2023 vs 2018 Swing Analysis

Candidate / Party 2023 Share 2018 Share Swing
Julius Maada Bio (SLPP) 54.1% 53.1% -1.0pp
Samura Kamara (APC) 42.8% 43.5% +0.8pp
Other (OTH) 3.1% 3.3% +0.2pp

Source: Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL), certified presidential results.

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Avg GDP
$6.87B
Avg Population
8.28M
Avg Life Expectancy
61.00 years
Indicators covered
36

Indicator Aggregates by Pillar

Environment

Indicator Decade Mean Low High Obs.
Access to Electricity (% of population) 29.68 26.30 35.50 4
Agricultural Land (% of land area) 54.71 54.71 54.71 4
Average Precipitation (mm/year) 2,526 mm/year 2,526 mm/year 2,526 mm/year 3
CO2 Emissions (metric tons per capita) 0.170 0.156 0.182 5
Forest Land (% of land area) 34.71 34.30 35.12 4
Land Area (sq. km) 72,180 sq. km 72,180 sq. km 72,180 sq. km 4
Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions 7.55 6.87 7.93 5
Renewable Energy Consumption (% of total) 72.60 71.10 75.10 3

Health

Indicator Decade Mean Low High Obs.
Birth Rate (per 1,000 people) 31.12 per 1,000 30.11 per 1,000 32.20 per 1,000 5
Death Rate (per 1,000 people) 8.67 per 1,000 8.21 per 1,000 9.32 per 1,000 5
Government Health Expenditure (% of GDP) 0.909 0.789 1.15 4
Life Expectancy at Birth (years) 61.00 years 59.69 years 61.96 years 5

Governance

Indicator Decade Mean Low High Obs.
Control of Corruption (Estimate) -0.553 -0.702 -0.461 5
Control of Corruption (Std. Error) 0.155 0.154 0.155 5
Government Effectiveness (Estimate) -0.970 -1.01 -0.954 5
Government Effectiveness (Std. Error) 0.186 0.184 0.190 5
Government Expenditure on Education (% of GDP) 4.62 2.62 5.59 4
Individuals Using the Internet (% of population) 21.22 17.12 25.10 5
Political Stability (Estimate) -0.375 -0.556 -0.237 5
Political Stability (Std. Error) 0.237 0.236 0.238 5
Regulatory Quality (Estimate) -0.976 -1.06 -0.905 5
Regulatory Quality (Std. Error) 0.155 0.155 0.155 5
Rule of Law (Estimate) -0.776 -0.839 -0.675 5
Rule of Law (Std. Error) 0.138 0.137 0.140 5
Statistical Performance Indicators 58.44 52.02 61.11 5
Voice and Accountability (Estimate) -0.367 -0.513 -0.271 5
Voice and Accountability (Std. Error) 0.142 0.141 0.142 5

Economic

Indicator Decade Mean Low High Obs.
GDP (current US$) 6.87B 6.42B 7.17B 5
Inflation, Consumer Prices (annual %) 25.76 11.87 47.64 5
Military Expenditure (% of GDP) 0.547 0.463 0.603 5
Real Interest Rate (%) 2.09 -7.44 10.60 5
Risk Premium on Lending (%) 14.52 9.93 18.25 5
Trade in Services (% of GDP) 5.40 3.26 8.08 5

Demographics

Indicator Decade Mean Low High Obs.
Population Density (people per sq. km) 113.41 per sq. km 109.62 per sq. km 117.21 per sq. km 4
Population, Total 8.28M people 7.91M people 8.64M people 5
Rural Population 4.61M people 4.49M people 4.72M people 5

Historical Context

The 2020s to date have featured COVID-19, high consumer-price inflation, and the 2023 general election.

Key Events (2020–2029)

  • 2020: First COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sierra Leone.
  • 2023: Julius Maada Bio re-elected in first-round presidential vote.

Shift from 2010s to 2020s

Indicator Change in Decade Average
Individuals Using the Internet (% of population) +214.4%
Inflation, Consumer Prices (annual %) +164.6%
Political Stability (Estimate) -107.6%
Risk Premium on Lending (%) +84.7%
Government Expenditure on Education (% of GDP) +81.4%
Real Interest Rate (%) -70.2%
Access to Electricity (% of population) +58.4%
Trade in Services (% of GDP) -50.6%
Government Health Expenditure (% of GDP) +28.7%
Death Rate (per 1,000 people) -26.4%
Voice and Accountability (Estimate) -23.2%
Control of Corruption (Estimate) +21.6%
Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions +20.1%
Population, Total +18.8%
Population Density (people per sq. km) +17.5%

Source: World Bank Development Data Group — values aggregated across the 2020s.

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