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Sierra Leone Inflation Rate

Consumer price inflation, annual %  FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG

9.43% −19.20pp (-67.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #23 Global Peak 178.70% (1987) Source World Bank

Sierra Leone Inflation Rate (1980–2025)

Overview

Sierra Leone's inflation rate stood at 9.43% in 2025, a decline of +19.20pp from 2024. The IMF projects 9.43% by 2025. Sierra Leone ranked 23rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Inflation Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 9.00% - -
2029* IMF 9.00% - -
2028* IMF 9.00% - -
2027* IMF 9.00% - -
2026* IMF 10.50% - -
2025* IMF 9.43% - -
2025 9.43% −19.20pp #23
2024 28.63% −19.08pp #182
2023 47.64% +20.43pp #187
2022 27.21% +15.33pp #180
2021 11.87% −1.57pp #178
2020 13.45% −1.36pp #181
2019 14.80% −1.23pp #186
2018 16.03% −2.19pp #186
2017 18.22% +7.34pp #188
2016 10.89% +4.20pp #180
2015 6.69% +2.05pp #167
2014 4.64% −0.88pp #142
2013 5.52% −1.06pp #146
2012 6.59% −0.20pp #154
2011 6.79% −0.39pp #143
Show all years (1980-2025)
* 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 inflation rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sierra Leone's inflation rate?

Sierra Leone's inflation rate was 9.43% in 2025. Ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 67.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest inflation rate in Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone's inflation rate peaked at 178.70% in 1987.

What was the lowest inflation rate in Sierra Leone?

The lowest inflation rate in Sierra Leone was -0.92% in 2000.

How does Sierra Leone rank in inflation rate?

Sierra Leone ranks 23rd globally in inflation rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for inflation rate?

The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected inflation rate of Sierra Leone in 2025?

Sierra Leone's inflation rate is projected to reach 9.43% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the inflation rate of Sierra Leone in 2025?

The inflation rate of Sierra Leone in 2025 was 9.43%. This ranks 23rd in the world.

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