Sierra Leone GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Sierra Leone is $8.27 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 4.5%. GDP per capita is $919.

Sierra Leone GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of Sierra Leone has grown from $2.71 billion in 1980 to $8.27 billion in 2026.

Sierra Leone GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Sierra Leone. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

2.02%

Best Year

2002 (+26.4%)

Worst Year

1996 (-24.8%)

Years of Contraction

13 of 47

GDP per capita in Sierra Leone rose from $874 in 2025 to $919 in 2026, an increase of 5.1%.

"Sierra Leone GDP", "Sierra Leone gross domestic product", and "Sierra Leone economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Sierra Leone

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Sierra Leone for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

Sierra Leone nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$8,270,000,000	4.5%	$919	2.06%
2025	$7,710,000,000	4.4%	$874	2.06%
2024	$6,970,000,000	4.3%	$807	2.14%
2023	$6,401,000,000	5.7%	$757	2.22%
2022	$7,121,000,000	5.3%	$860	2.25%
2021	$7,166,000,000	5.9%	$885	2.3%
2020	$6,682,000,000	-1.3%	$845	2.34%
2019	$6,519,000,000	5.5%	$843	2.34%
2018	$6,390,000,000	3.4%	$846	2.39%
2017	$5,823,000,000	3.9%	$789	2.41%
2016	$6,038,000,000	4.7%	$838	2.37%
2015	$6,750,000,000	-3.1%	$959	2.36%
2014	$6,521,000,000	-0.6%	$948	2.41%
2013	$6,736,000,000	9.4%	$1,003	2.49%
2012	$5,746,000,000	6.7%	$877	2.57%
2011	$4,799,000,000	7.1%	$751	2.64%
2010	$4,174,000,000	10.1%	$671	2.76%
2009	$3,795,000,000	1.3%	$627	2.73%
2008	$3,926,000,000	3.8%	$666	2.54%
2007	$3,451,000,000	3.7%	$600	2.22%
2006	$3,144,000,000	4.6%	$559	2.22%
2005	$2,738,000,000	6.7%	$498	2.73%
2004	$2,339,000,000	7.8%	$437	3.44%
2003	$2,218,000,000	10.3%	$428	4.16%
2002	$1,990,000,000	26.4%	$400	4.56%
2001	$1,726,000,000	18.2%	$363	3.69%
2000	$1,498,000,000	3.8%	$327	2.76%
1999	$1,555,000,000	-8.1%	$349	1.85%
1998	$1,562,000,000	-0.8%	$357	1.06%
1997	$1,974,000,000	-17.6%	$455	0.51%
1996	$2,188,000,000	-24.8%	$507	0.21%
1995	$2,026,000,000	-10%	$471	-0.14%
1994	$2,118,000,000	3.5%	$492	-0.44%
1993	$1,786,000,000	0.1%	$413	-0.44%
1992	$1,580,000,000	-9.6%	$363	-0.02%
1991	$1,812,000,000	-8%	$417	0.67%
1990	$1,509,000,000	1.6%	$349	1.55%
1989	$2,745,000,000	5%	$645	2.33%
1988	$2,988,000,000	2.1%	$719	2.16%
1987	$1,823,000,000	2.4%	$448	2.18%
1986	$2,092,000,000	0.1%	$525	2.23%
1985	$2,794,000,000	-6.7%	$717	1.99%
1984	$3,283,000,000	1.7%	$860	0.58%
1983	$2,838,000,000	-1.6%	$747	2.35%
1982	$3,264,000,000	1.8%	$880	2.09%
1981	$2,903,000,000	1.9%	$799	2.45%
1980	$2,708,000,000	-0.6%	$764	—

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Sierra Leone GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for Sierra Leone through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

Sierra Leone nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$10,423,000,000	4.5%	$1,046	2.06%
2030	$9,955,000,000	4.6%	$1,019	2.06%
2029	$9,486,000,000	4.6%	$991	2.06%
2028	$9,040,000,000	4.6%	$964	2.07%
2027	$8,651,000,000	4.7%	$942	2.06%

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Sierra Leone ranks #161 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Sierra Leone?

The nominal GDP of Sierra Leone in 2026 is $8.27 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Sierra Leone 161th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of Sierra Leone?

The GDP growth rate of Sierra Leone in 2026 is 4.5%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of Sierra Leone?

GDP per capita in Sierra Leone in 2026 is $919, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of Sierra Leone expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of Sierra Leone to reach $10.42 billion by 2031, up from $8.27 billion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.