Sierra Leone: economy and key statistics
Sierra Leone is number 160 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $7.5 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $846. The economy grew by 4.6% in 2025. Unemployment is 3.1%. The economy is 42% services, 30% agriculture, 26% industry.
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National power
Sierra Leone is number 148 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 21.8 out of 100: economic 37, technology 8, military 6 and human capital 46.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $7.5 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $32.8 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $846 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +4.6% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 7.5% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% | 2025 |
| Population | 8.8 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 2.9 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 42% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 26% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 7% | 2024 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 30% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 21% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 1.7% of GDP | 2024 |
| Internet users | 25% of people | 2024 |
Other economies in Africa
- South Africa (#40)
- Nigeria (#50)
- Kenya (#62)
- Ethiopia (#67)
- Angola (#69)
- Ghana (#70)
- Côte d'Ivoire (#77)
- DR Congo (#81)
- Tanzania (#83)
- Uganda (#89)
- Sudan (#91)
- Cameroon (#92)
- Zimbabwe (#96)
- Senegal (#108)
- Mali (#114)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone had a GDP of $7.5 billion in 2025, ranking number 160 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Sierra Leone?
GDP per person in Sierra Leone was $846 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Sierra Leone growing?
The economy of Sierra Leone grew by 4.6% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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