Sierra Leone GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Sierra Leone's gdp per capita was $980 in 2025, ranked 174th globally. This represents a 21.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Sierra Leone's gdp per capita stood at $980 in 2025, a rise of +$173 from 2024. The IMF projects $980 by 2025. Sierra Leone ranked 174th globally.
Sierra Leone's GDP per capita has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 66 years, with a notable peak in 2014 reaching $1,117.76. This value is surpassed by Lesotho's 2025 GDP per capita of $1,001.08. The country's all-time trough occurred in 1968 at $126.31, a stark contrast to its current ranking of 174 globally at $979.51 in 2025. The GDP per capita in Sierra Leone has generally trended upwards, albeit with some periods of stagnation, such as the downturn in the mid-1970s and early 1980s. Following a period of relative stability in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the country's GDP per capita began to rise again, only to be affected by the economic downturn of the 2010s. To continue its economic growth, Sierra Leone will need to address challenges related to infrastructure development and human capital investment, particularly in education and healthcare, to improve the prospects of its citizens and drive further increases in GDP per capita.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $1,143 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $1,111 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $1,083 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $1,060 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $1,033 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $980 | - | - |
| 2025 | $980 | +$173 | #174 |
| 2024 | $807 | +$51 | #190 |
| 2023 | $758 | −$102 | #193 |
| 2022 | $860 | −$25 | #196 |
| 2021 | $885 | +$41 | #194 |
| 2020 | $845 | +$2 | #193 |
| 2019 | $844 | −$2 | #193 |
| 2018 | $846 | +$57 | #192 |
| 2017 | $779 | −$59 | #196 |
| 2016 | $844 | −$115 | #191 |
| 2015 | $965 | +$16 | #189 |
| 2014 | $1,118 | +$115 | #189 |
| 2013 | $1,117 | +$240 | #188 |
| 2012 | $938 | +$186 | #190 |
| 2011 | $761 | +$90 | #198 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sierra Leone matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw gdp per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sierra Leone's gdp per capita was $980 in 2025. Ranked 174th globally. This represents a 21.4% increase from the previous year.
Sierra Leone's gdp per capita peaked at $1,118 in 2014.
The lowest gdp per capita in Sierra Leone was $126 in 1968.
Sierra Leone ranks 174th globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sierra Leone's gdp per capita is projected to reach $980 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Sierra Leone in 2025 was $980. This ranks 174th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Sierra Leone GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}