Sierra Leone 2016
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2016
Key Economic Indicators (2016)
GDP (Current USD)
$6.04 billion
↓ 9.16% vs 2015GDP per Capita
$838.63
↓ 11.27% vs 2015GDP Growth (Annual %)
6.35%
↑ 26.84pp vs 2015Inflation Rate (CPI %)
10.89%
↑ 4.20pp vs 2015Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2015 | 2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $6.65 billion | $6.04 billion | -9.16% |
| GDP per Capita | $945.15 | $838.63 | -11.27% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -20.49% | 6.35% | +26.84pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 6.69% | 10.89% | +4.20pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.61% | 4.29% | -0.31pp |
All Economic Indicators (2016)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $6.04 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $838.63
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 6.35%
- Gross National Income
- $5.95 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 10.89%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 5.85%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 4.29%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 9.79%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -4.86%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2016, Sierra Leone's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $6.04 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Sierra Leone for 2016 is $838.63. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Sierra Leone for 2016 is 10.89%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Sierra Leone's annual GDP growth rate for 2016 is 6.35%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Sierra Leone for 2016 is 4.29%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.