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Sierra Leone Labor Force Participation

Labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.ZS

53.37% −0.21pp (-0.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #144 Global Peak 66.11% (2004) Source World Bank

Sierra Leone Labor Force Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Sierra Leone's labor force participation stood at 53.37% in 2025, a decline of +0.21pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 53.40% by 2026. Sierra Leone ranked 144th globally.

Data & projection

Year Labor Force Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 53.29% - -
2027* trend 53.35% - -
2026* trend 53.40% - -
2025 53.37% −0.21pp #144
2024 53.58% −0.05pp #144
2023 53.63% −0.03pp #143
2022 53.67% +0.05pp #143
2021 53.61% +0.31pp #139
2020 53.30% −0.51pp #140
2019 53.81% −0.10pp #143
2018 53.91% −0.76pp #144
2017 54.68% −0.76pp #142
2016 55.44% −0.76pp #139
2015 56.19% −0.76pp #133
2014 56.95% −0.95pp #126
2013 57.90% −0.94pp #123
2012 58.84% −0.94pp #117
2011 59.78% −0.93pp #107
Show all years (1990-2025)
* 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 labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sierra Leone's labor force participation?

Sierra Leone's labor force participation was 53.37% in 2025. Ranked 144th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest labor force participation in Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone's labor force participation peaked at 66.11% in 2004.

What was the lowest labor force participation in Sierra Leone?

The lowest labor force participation in Sierra Leone was 53.30% in 2020.

How does Sierra Leone rank in labor force participation?

Sierra Leone ranks 144th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for labor force participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected labor force participation of Sierra Leone in 2026?

Sierra Leone's labor force participation is projected to reach 53.40% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the labor force participation of Sierra Leone in 2025?

The labor force participation of Sierra Leone in 2025 was 53.37%. This ranks 144th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_labor-force-participation, title = {Sierra Leone Labor Force Participation}, url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/labor-force-participation}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }