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Sierra Leone Remittances Received

Personal remittances received  BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT

$372.2M +$51.4M (+16.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #123 Global Peak $372.2M (2025) Source World Bank

Sierra Leone Remittances Received (1980–2025)

Overview

Sierra Leone's remittances received stood at $372.2M in 2025, a rise of +$51.4M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $372.2M by 2025. Sierra Leone ranked 123rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Remittances Received YoY change Rank
2027* trend $451.6M - -
2026* trend $411.9M - -
2025* trend $372.2M - -
2025 $372.2M +$51.4M #123
2024 $320.8M +$27.8M #56
2023 $293.0M +$1.8M #53
2022 $291.2M +$107.4M #59
2021 $183.8M +$6.8M #45
2020 $177.0M −$460,309 #51
2019 $177.5M +$104.3M #51
2018 $73.2M +$9.7M #36
2017 $63.6M +$5.3M #34
2016 $58.2M +$10.1M #35
2015 $48.2M −$14.3M #32
2014 $62.4M −$7.2M #38
2013 $69.7M +$5.1M #36
2012 $64.5M +$5.7M #34
2011 $58.8M +$14.6M #35
Show all years (1980-2025)
* 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 remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sierra Leone's remittances received?

Sierra Leone's remittances received was $372.2M in 2025. Ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 16.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest remittances received in Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone's remittances received peaked at $372.2M in 2025.

What was the lowest remittances received in Sierra Leone?

The lowest remittances received in Sierra Leone was $27,072 in 1990.

How does Sierra Leone rank in remittances received?

Sierra Leone ranks 123rd globally in remittances received as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for remittances received?

The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected remittances received of Sierra Leone in 2025?

Sierra Leone's remittances received is projected to reach $372.2M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is Sierra Leone's remittances received in million?

Sierra Leone's remittances received was approximately 372.2 million ($372.2M) in 2025.

What is the remittances received of Sierra Leone in 2025?

The remittances received of Sierra Leone in 2025 was $372.2M. This ranks 123rd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_remittances, title = {Sierra Leone Remittances Received}, url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/remittances}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }