Sierra Leone 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$5.82 billion
↓ 3.71% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$788.49
↓ 5.98% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
3.75%
↓ 2.59pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
18.22%
↑ 7.34pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $6.04 billion | $5.82 billion | -3.71% |
| GDP per Capita | $838.63 | $788.49 | -5.98% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 6.35% | 3.75% | -2.59pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 10.89% | 18.22% | +7.34pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.29% | 3.83% | -0.46pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $5.82 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $788.49
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 3.75%
- Gross National Income
- $5.72 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 18.22%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 8.96%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 3.83%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 6.15%
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)
- -11.68%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Sierra Leone's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $5.82 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Sierra Leone for 2017 is $788.49. 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 2017 is 18.22%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Sierra Leone's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 3.75%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Sierra Leone for 2017 is 3.83%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.