Sierra Leone Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Overview
Sierra Leone's government debt to gdp stood at 41.23% in 2025, a decline of +0.52% from 2024. The IMF projects 41.23% by 2025. Sierra Leone ranked 124th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 29.84% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 30.80% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 32.19% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 34.76% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 38.58% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 41.23% | - | - |
| 2025 | 41.23% | −0.52% | #124 |
| 2024 | 41.74% | −7.73% | #60 |
| 2023 | 49.47% | −4.50% | #79 |
| 2022 | 53.97% | +6.91% | #94 |
| 2021 | 47.06% | +0.70% | #61 |
| 2020 | 46.37% | +1.09% | #64 |
| 2019 | 45.27% | +1.11% | #88 |
| 2018 | 44.17% | −0.02% | #82 |
| 2017 | 44.18% | +5.32% | #83 |
| 2016 | 38.86% | +10.50% | #61 |
| 2015 | 28.36% | +1.51% | #43 |
| 2014 | 26.85% | +4.56% | #48 |
| 2013 | 22.29% | −1.77% | #38 |
| 2012 | 24.06% | −1.71% | #47 |
| 2011 | 25.77% | −3.16% | #53 |
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 government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sierra Leone's government debt to gdp was 41.23% in 2025. Ranked 124th globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year.
Sierra Leone's government debt to gdp peaked at 113.49% in 2001.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Sierra Leone was 22.29% in 2013.
Sierra Leone ranks 124th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Sierra Leone's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 41.23% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Sierra Leone in 2025 was 41.23%. This ranks 124th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Sierra Leone Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/government-debt-to-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}