Sierra Leone Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Sierra Leone's government revenue was 10.47% in 2025, ranked 179th globally. This represents a 5.6% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Sierra Leone's government revenue stood at 10.47% in 2025, a decline of +0.62% from 2024. The IMF projects 10.47% by 2025. Sierra Leone ranked 179th globally.
Sierra Leone's government revenue has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 26 years, with its all-time peak in 2007 reaching 20.67 of GDP, before plummeting to an all-time trough of 8.12 in 2008. The country's revenue has since recovered, though at a relatively slow pace, reaching 10.47 of GDP in 2025, ranking 179 globally. This performance is comparable to that of Niger, which ranks 11.11 in the same year. The recent uptrend is a positive development, following a period of instability in government revenue during the early 2000s. However, the country still faces challenges in stabilizing its revenue base, as evidenced by the relatively low ranking. A sustained increase in government revenue will require continued economic growth, coupled with prudent fiscal management, to improve the country's revenue collection efficiency and reduce its reliance on external aid.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 12.54% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 12.67% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 12.87% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 12.26% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 11.99% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 10.47% | - | - |
| 2025 | 10.47% | −0.62% | #179 |
| 2024 | 11.09% | +0.65% | #184 |
| 2023 | 10.45% | −0.34% | #183 |
| 2022 | 10.79% | −1.62% | #182 |
| 2021 | 12.41% | +0.28% | #177 |
| 2020 | 12.13% | +0.79% | #180 |
| 2019 | 11.34% | +1.26% | #180 |
| 2018 | 10.08% | +0.72% | #187 |
| 2017 | 9.36% | −0.17% | #187 |
| 2016 | 9.52% | −0.68% | #187 |
| 2015 | 10.20% | −0.58% | #187 |
| 2014 | 10.78% | +1.10% | #187 |
| 2013 | 9.68% | −0.36% | #186 |
| 2012 | 10.04% | −0.36% | #187 |
| 2011 | 10.40% | +1.00% | #187 |
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 revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sierra Leone's government revenue was 10.47% in 2025. Ranked 179th globally. This represents a 5.6% decrease from the previous year.
Sierra Leone's government revenue peaked at 20.67% in 2007.
The lowest government revenue in Sierra Leone was 8.12% in 2008.
Sierra Leone ranks 179th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Sierra Leone's government revenue is projected to reach 10.47% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Sierra Leone in 2025 was 10.47%. This ranks 179th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_government-revenue,
title = {Sierra Leone Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}