Sierra Leone 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$6.39 billion
↑ 9.83% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$845.91
↑ 7.28% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
3.47%
↓ 0.28pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
16.03%
↓ 2.19pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $5.82 billion | $6.39 billion | +9.83% |
| GDP per Capita | $788.49 | $845.91 | +7.28% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 3.75% | 3.47% | -0.28pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 18.22% | 16.03% | -2.19pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 3.83% | 3.19% | -0.64pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $6.39 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $845.91
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 3.47%
- Gross National Income
- $6.32 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 16.03%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 14.01%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 3.19%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 1.71%
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)
- -9.26%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Sierra Leone's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $6.39 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Sierra Leone for 2018 is $845.91. 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 2018 is 16.03%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Sierra Leone's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 3.47%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Sierra Leone for 2018 is 3.19%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.