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Sierra Leone Gross Savings

Gross savings as % of GDP  NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS

14.02% −0.43% (-3.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #128 Global Peak 34.04% (2010) Source World Bank

Sierra Leone Gross Savings (1977–2025)

Overview

Sierra Leone's gross savings stood at 14.02% in 2025, a decline of +0.43% from 2024. The IMF projects 14.02% by 2025. Sierra Leone ranked 128th globally.

Data & projection

Year Gross Savings YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 17.10% - -
2029* IMF 16.49% - -
2028* IMF 16.05% - -
2027* IMF 15.81% - -
2026* IMF 15.86% - -
2025* IMF 14.02% - -
2025 14.02% −0.43% #128
2024 14.45% +4.22% #133
2023 10.64% +2.11% #160
2022 9.25% +2.45% #167
2021 9.45% −0.05% #167
2020 10.55% +2.32% #160
2019 3.88% −2.48% #178
2018 3.19% +2.98% #178
2017 14.10% +6.72% #152
2016 13.46% +18.61% #149
2015 9.08% +5.82% #168
2014 16.42% +17.32% #124
2013 -4.93% −2.30% #180
2012 17.50% +31.67% #113
2011 14.94% +9.76% #134
Show all years (1977-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

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 gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sierra Leone's gross savings?

Sierra Leone's gross savings was 14.02% in 2025. Ranked 128th globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest gross savings in Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone's gross savings peaked at 34.04% in 2010.

What was the lowest gross savings in Sierra Leone?

The lowest gross savings in Sierra Leone was -9.49% in 2000.

How does Sierra Leone rank in gross savings?

Sierra Leone ranks 128th globally in gross savings as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gross savings?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gross savings of Sierra Leone in 2025?

Sierra Leone's gross savings is projected to reach 14.02% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the gross savings of Sierra Leone in 2025?

The gross savings of Sierra Leone in 2025 was 14.02%. This ranks 128th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_gross-savings, title = {Sierra Leone Gross Savings}, url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/gross-savings}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }