Sierra Leone 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$7.17 billion
↑ 7.13% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$885.18
↑ 4.72% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
5.90%
↑ 7.15pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
11.87%
↓ 1.57pp vs 2020Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $6.69 billion | $7.17 billion | +7.13% |
| GDP per Capita | $845.31 | $885.18 | +4.72% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -1.25% | 5.90% | +7.15pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 13.45% | 11.87% | -1.57pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 3.51% | 3.56% | +0.05pp |
All Economic Indicators (2021)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $7.17 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $885.18
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 5.90%
- Gross National Income
- $7.10 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 11.87%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 7.43%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 3.56%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 10.64%
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)
- -7.30%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2021, Sierra Leone's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $7.17 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Sierra Leone for 2021 is $885.18. 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 2021 is 11.87%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Sierra Leone's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 5.90%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Sierra Leone for 2021 is 3.56%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.