Sierra Leone 2019
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2019
Key Economic Indicators (2019)
GDP (Current USD)
$6.52 billion
↑ 2.08% vs 2018GDP per Capita
$843.71
↓ 0.26% vs 2018GDP Growth (Annual %)
5.50%
↑ 2.03pp vs 2018Inflation Rate (CPI %)
14.80%
↓ 1.22pp vs 2018Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2018 | 2019 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $6.39 billion | $6.52 billion | +2.08% |
| GDP per Capita | $845.91 | $843.71 | -0.26% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 3.47% | 5.50% | +2.03pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 16.03% | 14.80% | -1.22pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 3.19% | 3.20% | +0.01pp |
All Economic Indicators (2019)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $6.52 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $843.71
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 5.50%
- Gross National Income
- $6.45 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 14.80%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 9.92%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 3.20%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 7.32%
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)
- -7.79%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2019, Sierra Leone's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $6.52 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Sierra Leone for 2019 is $843.71. 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 2019 is 14.80%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Sierra Leone's annual GDP growth rate for 2019 is 5.50%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Sierra Leone for 2019 is 3.20%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.