Sierra Leone GNI per Capita
GNI divided by midyear population NY.GNP.PCAP.CD
Sierra Leone's gni per capita was $850 in 2025, ranked 187th globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1964–2025.
Overview
Sierra Leone's gni per capita stood at $850 in 2025, a rise of +$30 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $850 by 2025. Sierra Leone ranked 187th globally.
Sierra Leone's GNI per capita has experienced significant fluctuations over the past six decades, with the country's all-time peak of $970.00 in 2014, followed by a decline and a current ranking of 187 globally with a GNI per capita of $850.00 in 2025. This represents a substantial drop from its peak and underscores the country's ongoing development challenges. In comparison, its peer country, The Gambia, had a higher GNI per capita of $941.00 in 2025. Sierra Leone's GNI per capita has also seen a trough of $140.00 in 1992, a period marked by the devastating effects of the civil war. The country's GNI per capita has been steadily increasing, albeit at a slow pace, since then. A sustained increase in foreign investment and economic reforms could potentially alter the trajectory of Sierra Leone's GNI per capita, propelling it towards a more stable and growth-oriented path.
Data & projection
| Year | GNI per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $838 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $844 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $850 | - | - |
| 2025 | $850 | +$30 | #187 |
| 2024 | $820 | −$50 | #179 |
| 2023 | $870 | −$50 | #186 |
| 2022 | $920 | +$30 | #186 |
| 2021 | $890 | +$50 | #183 |
| 2020 | $840 | −$10 | #184 |
| 2019 | $850 | +$20 | #186 |
| 2018 | $830 | −$10 | #181 |
| 2017 | $840 | −$90 | #181 |
| 2016 | $930 | −$20 | #179 |
| 2015 | $950 | −$20 | #180 |
| 2014 | $970 | +$0 | #179 |
| 2013 | $970 | +$140 | #178 |
| 2012 | $830 | +$120 | #178 |
| 2011 | $710 | +$20 | #184 |
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 gni per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sierra Leone's gni per capita was $850 in 2025. Ranked 187th globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from the previous year.
Sierra Leone's gni per capita peaked at $970 in 2013.
The lowest gni per capita in Sierra Leone was $140 in 1968.
Sierra Leone ranks 187th globally in gni per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sierra Leone's gni per capita is projected to reach $850 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gni per capita of Sierra Leone in 2025 was $850. This ranks 187th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_gni-per-capita,
title = {Sierra Leone GNI per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/gni-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}