Sierra Leone Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Sierra Leone's foreign reserves was $600.0M in 2025, ranked 144th globally. This represents a 21.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Sierra Leone's foreign reserves stood at $600.0M in 2025, a rise of +$104.3M from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $600.0M by 2025. Sierra Leone ranked 144th globally.
Sierra Leone's foreign reserves have experienced significant fluctuations over the past 65 years, ranging from a low of 3,726,283.28 in 1989 to an all-time high of 945,907,747.18 in 2021. The country has maintained a relatively stable ranking among global economies, currently standing at #144 with foreign reserves valued at 599,954,719.52. Compared to its peer countries, Sierra Leone's foreign reserves are lower than Vanuatu's 629,381,611.23 but higher than Bhutan's 569,479,107.30. Since the 2021 peak, Sierra Leone's foreign reserves have declined, indicating a potential shift in the country's economic trajectory. This trend may be influenced by the country's reliance on commodities such as diamonds and iron ore, which are subject to price volatility. A sustained increase in foreign direct investment or a diversification of the economy could alter this trajectory and lead to a rebound in foreign reserves.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $584.7M | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $600.0M | - | - |
| 2025 | $600.0M | +$104.3M | #144 |
| 2023 | $495.7M | −$128.8M | #148 |
| 2022 | $624.5M | −$321.4M | #147 |
| 2021 | $945.9M | +$238.2M | #136 |
| 2020 | $707.7M | +$177.6M | #140 |
| 2019 | $530.1M | +$28.9M | #146 |
| 2018 | $501.2M | −$47.9M | #147 |
| 2017 | $549.1M | +$51.9M | #144 |
| 2016 | $497.2M | −$81.8M | #144 |
| 2015 | $579.0M | −$21.8M | #138 |
| 2014 | $600.8M | +$68.2M | #145 |
| 2013 | $532.5M | +$54.6M | #148 |
| 2012 | $478.0M | +$38.9M | #146 |
| 2011 | $439.1M | +$30.2M | #145 |
| 2010 | $409.0M | +$4.0M | #145 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sierra Leone matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sierra Leone's foreign reserves was $600.0M in 2025. Ranked 144th globally. This represents a 21.0% increase from the previous year.
Sierra Leone's foreign reserves peaked at $945.9M in 2021.
The lowest foreign reserves in Sierra Leone was $3.7M in 1989.
Sierra Leone ranks 144th globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sierra Leone's foreign reserves is projected to reach $600.0M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Sierra Leone's foreign reserves was approximately 599.95 million ($600.0M) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Sierra Leone in 2025 was $600.0M. This ranks 144th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_reserves,
title = {Sierra Leone Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}