Sierra Leone Live GDP
$5,068,765,238
GDP Added Today
$16,135,101
Sierra Leone GDP (2026)
LiveSierra Leone has a resource-rich economy supported by mining, agriculture, fisheries, trade, and services. Diamonds, iron ore, and agriculture remain key contributors to exports, while infrastructure development is gradually expanding economic opportunities. This page presents Sierra Leone GDP data, historical developments, and the country's economic outlook for 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
4.50%
vs 2025
โฒ +0.10%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$919
vs 2025
โฒ +$45
Global Rank (Nominal)
#161
of 218 countries
World Share
0.01%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980โ2026
47 years
Sierra Leone GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$8.27B
Lowest GDP
$1.50B
Average Growth
2.02%
1980โ2026
Best Growth
26.40%
Weakest Growth
-24.80%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Sierra Leone
0.01%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.18%
Key Findings
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Sierra Leone's GDP in 2026 is $8.27B.
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It ranks #161 among 218 countries.
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Sierra Leone contributes 0.01% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $919 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 4.50% in 2026.
Historical Data
Sierra Leone GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $8,270,000,000 | 4.50% | $919 | 0.01% | #159 |
| 2025 | $7,710,000,000 | 4.40% | $874 | 0.01% | #156 |
| 2024 | $6,970,000,000 | 4.30% | $807 | 0.01% | #161 |
| 2023 | $6,401,000,000 | 5.70% | $757 | 0.01% | #166 |
| 2022 | $7,121,000,000 | 5.30% | $860 | 0.01% | #162 |
| 2021 | $7,166,000,000 | 5.90% | $885 | 0.01% | #161 |
| 2020 | $6,682,000,000 | -1.30% | $844 | 0.01% | #159 |
| 2019 | $6,519,000,000 | 5.50% | $843 | 0.01% | #159 |
| 2018 | $6,390,000,000 | 3.40% | $846 | 0.01% | #160 |
| 2017 | $5,823,000,000 | 3.90% | $789 | 0.01% | #163 |
| 2016 | $6,038,000,000 | 4.70% | $838 | 0.01% | #160 |
| 2015 | $6,750,000,000 | -3.10% | $959 | 0.01% | #155 |
| 2014 | $6,521,000,000 | -0.60% | $948 | 0.01% | #158 |
| 2013 | $6,736,000,000 | 9.40% | $1,003 | 0.01% | #155 |
| 2012 | $5,746,000,000 | 6.70% | $877 | 0.01% | #157 |
| 2011 | $4,799,000,000 | 7.10% | $751 | 0.01% | #163 |
| 2010 | $4,174,000,000 | 10.10% | $671 | 0.01% | #164 |
| 2009 | $3,795,000,000 | 1.30% | $627 | 0.01% | #165 |
| 2008 | $3,926,000,000 | 3.80% | $666 | 0.01% | #165 |
| 2007 | $3,451,000,000 | 3.70% | $600 | 0.01% | #166 |
| 2006 | $3,144,000,000 | 4.60% | $559 | 0.01% | #164 |
| 2005 | $2,738,000,000 | 6.70% | $498 | 0.01% | #162 |
| 2004 | $2,339,000,000 | 7.80% | $437 | 0.01% | #162 |
| 2003 | $2,218,000,000 | 10.30% | $428 | 0.01% | #158 |
| 2002 | $1,990,000,000 | 26.40% | $400 | 0.01% | #156 |
| 2001 | $1,726,000,000 | 18.20% | $363 | 0.01% | #156 |
| 2000 | $1,498,000,000 | 3.80% | $327 | 0.00% | #157 |
| 1999 | $1,555,000,000 | -8.10% | $348 | 0.00% | #153 |
| 1998 | $1,562,000,000 | -0.80% | $357 | 0.00% | #155 |
| 1997 | $1,974,000,000 | -17.60% | $455 | 0.01% | #149 |
| 1996 | $2,188,000,000 | -24.80% | $507 | 0.01% | #146 |
| 1995 | $2,026,000,000 | -10.00% | $471 | 0.01% | #145 |
| 1994 | $2,118,000,000 | 3.50% | $492 | 0.01% | #135 |
| 1993 | $1,786,000,000 | 0.10% | $413 | 0.01% | #138 |
| 1992 | $1,580,000,000 | -9.60% | $363 | 0.01% | #135 |
| 1991 | $1,812,000,000 | -8.00% | $417 | 0.01% | #127 |
| 1990 | $1,509,000,000 | 1.60% | $349 | 0.01% | #128 |
| 1989 | $2,745,000,000 | 5.00% | $645 | 0.01% | #109 |
| 1988 | $2,988,000,000 | 2.10% | $719 | 0.02% | #105 |
| 1987 | $1,823,000,000 | 2.40% | $448 | 0.01% | #120 |
| 1986 | $2,092,000,000 | 0.10% | $525 | 0.01% | #113 |
| 1985 | $2,794,000,000 | -6.70% | $717 | 0.02% | #103 |
| 1984 | $3,283,000,000 | 1.70% | $860 | 0.03% | #97 |
| 1983 | $2,838,000,000 | -1.60% | $747 | 0.02% | #104 |
| 1982 | $3,264,000,000 | 1.80% | $880 | 0.03% | #96 |
| 1981 | $2,903,000,000 | 1.90% | $799 | 0.02% | #99 |
| 1980 | $2,708,000,000 | -0.60% | $764 | 0.02% | #99 |
Sierra Leone GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $8,651,000,000 | 4.70% | $942 | 0.01% | #150 |
| 2028 | $9,040,000,000 | 4.60% | $964 | 0.01% | #150 |
| 2029 | $9,486,000,000 | 4.60% | $991 | 0.01% | #150 |
| 2030 | $9,955,000,000 | 4.60% | $1,019 | 0.01% | #150 |
| 2031 | $10,423,000,000 | 4.50% | $1,046 | 0.01% | #150 |
Sierra Leone Economy Overview
Sierra Leone has a resource-rich economy supported by mining, agriculture, fisheries, trade, and services. Diamonds, iron ore, rutile, bauxite, and gold remain the country's principal mineral exports. Agriculture continues to employ much of the workforce through rice, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, and cassava production.
Fishing, construction, transportation, retail, banking, telecommunications, and public administration contribute to economic activity. Ongoing investment in roads, electricity, ports, and mining infrastructure aims to strengthen long-term growth.
Sierra Leone GDP Outlook
Sierra Leone's future growth depends on mining investment, agricultural productivity, fisheries, and infrastructure expansion. Iron ore, diamonds, agriculture, renewable energy, and transport development could increase employment and export earnings. Improvements in electricity generation and port facilities would support industrial growth. Political uncertainty, commodity dependence, weak infrastructure, climate change, inflation, and limited access to investment continue to present significant challenges.