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Sierra Leone GDP Deflator

Inflation as measured by annual growth rate of GDP implicit deflator  NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG

22.33% +11.88pp (+113.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #15 Global Peak 168.05% (2001) Source World Bank

Sierra Leone GDP Deflator (1961–2025)

Overview

Sierra Leone's gdp deflator stood at 22.33% in 2025, a rise of +11.88pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 22.33% by 2025. Sierra Leone ranked 15th globally.

Data & projection

Year GDP Deflator YoY change Rank
2027* trend 25.56% - -
2026* trend 23.94% - -
2025* trend 22.33% - -
2025 22.33% +11.88pp #15
2024 10.45% −18.81pp #170
2023 29.26% +2.30pp #192
2022 26.96% +19.49pp #193
2021 7.46% −5.81pp #142
2020 13.27% +3.36pp #195
2019 9.92% −6.11pp #194
2018 16.02% +8.52pp #198
2017 7.50% +3.15pp #166
2016 4.35% +0.73pp #153
2015 3.61% −12.43pp #144
2014 16.04% +9.79pp #202
2013 6.26% −7.85pp #176
2012 14.11% −1.23pp #196
2011 15.34% −3.78pp #181
Show all years (1961-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Currency Crisis Pattern
Rapid currency depreciation (>30% YoY) combined with reserve drawdown and inflation surge. Often precedes emergency rate hikes.
Inflation 47.6% Reserves YoY -20.6% FX YoY +51.7%
Occurred 128 times, 35 successful
Inflation
133.5%
Reserves YoY
-48.5%
FX YoY
+126.8%
Inflation
38.1%
Reserves YoY
-30.4%
FX YoY
+33.2%
Inflation
221.3%
Reserves YoY
-15.4%
FX YoY
+820.4%
Inflation
47.6%
Reserves YoY
-20.6%
FX YoY
+51.7%
Inflation
667.4%
Reserves YoY
-80.7%
FX YoY
+835.9%
Inflation
31.3%
Reserves YoY
-47.5%
FX YoY
+42.5%
24 mo later
22.8%

Analysis

Sierra Leone matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw gdp deflator improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sierra Leone's gdp deflator?

Sierra Leone's gdp deflator was 22.33% in 2025. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 113.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp deflator in Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone's gdp deflator peaked at 168.05% in 2001.

What was the lowest gdp deflator in Sierra Leone?

The lowest gdp deflator in Sierra Leone was -6.93% in 1971.

How does Sierra Leone rank in gdp deflator?

Sierra Leone ranks 15th globally in gdp deflator as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp deflator?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gdp deflator of Sierra Leone in 2025?

Sierra Leone's gdp deflator is projected to reach 22.33% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the gdp deflator of Sierra Leone in 2025?

The gdp deflator of Sierra Leone in 2025 was 22.33%. This ranks 15th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_gdp-deflator, title = {Sierra Leone GDP Deflator}, url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/gdp-deflator}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }