Sierra Leone 2020
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2020
Key Economic Indicators (2020)
GDP (Current USD)
$6.69 billion
↑ 2.53% vs 2019GDP per Capita
$845.31
↑ 0.19% vs 2019GDP Growth (Annual %)
-1.25%
↓ 6.76pp vs 2019Inflation Rate (CPI %)
13.45%
↓ 1.36pp vs 2019Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $6.52 billion | $6.69 billion | +2.53% |
| GDP per Capita | $843.71 | $845.31 | +0.19% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 5.50% | -1.25% | -6.76pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 14.80% | 13.45% | -1.36pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 3.20% | 3.51% | +0.31pp |
All Economic Indicators (2020)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $6.69 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $845.31
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- -1.25%
- Gross National Income
- $6.66 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 13.45%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 13.28%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 3.51%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 4.12%
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)
- -5.84%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2020, Sierra Leone's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $6.69 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Sierra Leone for 2020 is $845.31. 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 2020 is 13.45%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Sierra Leone's annual GDP growth rate for 2020 is -1.25%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Sierra Leone for 2020 is 3.51%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.