Sierra Leone 2022
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2022
Key Economic Indicators (2022)
GDP (Current USD)
$7.12 billion
↓ 0.64% vs 2021GDP per Capita
$860.13
↓ 2.83% vs 2021GDP Growth (Annual %)
5.31%
↓ 0.58pp vs 2021Inflation Rate (CPI %)
27.21%
↑ 15.33pp vs 2021Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $7.17 billion | $7.12 billion | -0.64% |
| GDP per Capita | $885.18 | $860.13 | -2.83% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 5.90% | 5.31% | -0.58pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 11.87% | 27.21% | +15.33pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 3.56% | 3.18% | -0.38pp |
All Economic Indicators (2022)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $7.12 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $860.13
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 5.31%
- Gross National Income
- $7.05 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 27.21%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 26.95%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 3.18%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- -6.02%
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)
- -6.35%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2022, Sierra Leone's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $7.12 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Sierra Leone for 2022 is $860.13. 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 2022 is 27.21%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Sierra Leone's annual GDP growth rate for 2022 is 5.31%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Sierra Leone for 2022 is 3.18%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.