Sierra Leone GDP Per Capita (2026)
Sierra Leone has a developing West African economy supported by mining, agriculture, fisheries, trade, construction, and services. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic output compares with the country’s growing population and helps track economic development on a per-person basis. Explore Sierra Leone’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, development patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$919
Est. in USD
World Rank
#181
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+5.1%
+$45
Africa Rank
#44
Out of 54 countries
1. Sierra Leone GDP Per Capita in 2026
Sierra Leone’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across mining, agriculture, services, fisheries, and trade. Mineral resources contribute significantly to exports, while agriculture remains important for employment and domestic activity. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a more standardized basis for comparing Sierra Leone with economies of different sizes.
2. Sierra Leone GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Sierra Leone GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $919 | +5.1% |
| 2025 | $874 | +8.3% |
| 2024 | $807 | +6.6% |
| 2023 | $757 | -12.0% |
| 2022 | $860 | -2.8% |
| 2021 | $885 | +4.9% |
| 2020 | $844 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | $843 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | $846 | +7.2% |
| 2017 | $789 | -5.8% |
| 2016 | $838 | -12.6% |
| 2015 | $959 | +1.2% |
| 2014 | $948 | -5.5% |
| 2013 | $1,003 | +14.4% |
| 2012 | $877 | +16.8% |
| 2011 | $751 | +11.9% |
| 2010 | $671 | +7.0% |
| 2009 | $627 | -5.9% |
| 2008 | $666 | +11.0% |
| 2007 | $600 | +7.3% |
| 2006 | $559 | +12.2% |
| 2005 | $498 | +14.0% |
| 2004 | $437 | +2.1% |
| 2003 | $428 | +7.0% |
| 2002 | $400 | +10.2% |
| 2001 | $363 | +11.0% |
| 2000 | $327 | -6.0% |
| 1999 | $348 | -2.5% |
| 1998 | $357 | -21.5% |
| 1997 | $455 | -10.3% |
| 1996 | $507 | +7.6% |
| 1995 | $471 | -4.3% |
| 1994 | $492 | +19.1% |
| 1993 | $413 | +13.8% |
| 1992 | $363 | -12.9% |
| 1991 | $417 | +19.5% |
| 1990 | $349 | -45.9% |
| 1989 | $645 | -10.3% |
| 1988 | $719 | +60.5% |
| 1987 | $448 | -14.7% |
| 1986 | $525 | -26.8% |
| 1985 | $717 | -16.6% |
| 1984 | $860 | +15.1% |
| 1983 | $747 | -15.1% |
| 1982 | $880 | +10.1% |
| 1981 | $799 | +4.6% |
| 1980 | $764 | — |
4. Sierra Leone GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+5.1%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+3.8%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+9.7%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+64.4%
(2006 to 2026)
Sierra Leone’s GDP per capita can be influenced by mineral prices, agricultural conditions, inflation, investment, population growth, and domestic stability. Commodity cycles and disruptions to production can create noticeable annual movements. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through periods of recovery, expansion, slowdown, and economic adjustment.
5. Sierra Leone GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Sierra Leone
$919
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Sierra Leone’s GDP per capita is approximately
72.2%
below the
Africa average
and
96.4%
below the world average.
6. Sierra Leone GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #41 | Ethiopia | $1,081 |
| #42 | Liberia | $964 |
| #43 | Gambia | $953 |
| #44 | Sierra Leone | $919 |
| #45 | Sudan | $864 |
| #46 | Niger | $822 |
| #47 | Somalia | $813 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone GDP (Nominal)
$8.3 Billion
(2026)
Sierra Leone GDP Per Capita
$919
(2026)
Sierra Leone’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP highlights the size and resource base of the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Both indicators together offer complementary views of development.
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8. Sierra Leone GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $942 | +2.5% |
| 2028 | $964 | +2.3% |
| 2029 | $991 | +2.8% |
| 2030 | $1,019 | +2.8% |
Sierra Leone GDP per capita is projected to reach $1,019 by 2030, representing a 10.9% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Sierra Leone GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Sierra Leone GDP per capita is estimated at $919 in 2026.
It ranks #181 globally and #44 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 5.1% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 3.8%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 9.7%.
It is approximately 72.2% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 96.4% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $1,019 by 2030, 10.9% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Sierra Leone GDP Per Capita FAQs
Sierra Leone GDP per capita is estimated at $919 in 2026.
Sierra Leone ranks #181 globally and #44 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 5.1% compared with 2025.
Sierra Leone GDP per capita was approximately $959 in 2015.
Sierra Leone GDP per capita is approximately 72.2% below the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.