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Sierra Leone Industry Employment

Employment in industry  SL.IND.EMPL.ZS

11.47% +0.13% (+1.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #26 Global Peak 11.47% (2025) Source World Bank

Sierra Leone Industry Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Sierra Leone's industry employment stood at 11.47% in 2025, a rise of +0.13% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 11.77% by 2026. Sierra Leone ranked 26th globally.

Data & projection

Year Industry Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 12.23% - -
2027* trend 12.00% - -
2026* trend 11.77% - -
2025 11.47% +0.13% #26
2024 11.34% +0.13% #25
2023 11.21% +0.41% #25
2022 10.80% +0.20% #25
2021 10.60% −0.04% #23
2020 10.64% −0.04% #23
2019 10.67% +0.09% #24
2018 10.58% +1.42% #23
2017 9.16% +1.29% #19
2016 7.87% +1.39% #13
2015 6.47% +0.40% #5
2014 6.07% +0.20% #4
2013 5.87% +0.38% #4
2012 5.48% +0.40% #4
2011 5.08% +0.00% #4
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sierra Leone's industry employment?

Sierra Leone's industry employment was 11.47% in 2025. Ranked 26th globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest industry employment in Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone's industry employment peaked at 11.47% in 2025.

What was the lowest industry employment in Sierra Leone?

The lowest industry employment in Sierra Leone was 5.06% in 2009.

How does Sierra Leone rank in industry employment?

Sierra Leone ranks 26th globally in industry employment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for industry employment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected industry employment of Sierra Leone in 2026?

Sierra Leone's industry employment is projected to reach 11.77% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the industry employment of Sierra Leone in 2025?

The industry employment of Sierra Leone in 2025 was 11.47%. This ranks 26th in the world.

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Sierra Leone Industry Employment. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/industry-employment
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_industry-employment, title = {Sierra Leone Industry Employment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/industry-employment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }