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Sierra Leone Services Value Added

Services value added as % of GDP  NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS

41.85% −0.71% (-1.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #174 Global Peak 47.39% (2009) Source World Bank

Sierra Leone Services Value Added (1964–2025)

Overview

Sierra Leone's services value added stood at 41.85% in 2025, a decline of +0.71% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 41.85% by 2025. Sierra Leone ranked 174th globally.

Data & projection

Year Services Value Added YoY change Rank
2027* trend 41.26% - -
2026* trend 41.56% - -
2025* trend 41.85% - -
2025 41.85% −0.71% #174
2024 42.57% +0.40% #20
2023 42.16% +0.04% #22
2022 42.13% −1.34% #32
2021 43.46% +0.07% #34
2020 43.39% −0.69% #23
2019 44.08% +0.16% #28
2018 43.92% −0.84% #31
2017 44.76% −0.04% #34
2016 44.80% −0.97% #29
2015 45.77% +4.01% #32
2014 41.76% +0.21% #25
2013 41.54% −2.44% #31
2012 43.98% −2.97% #41
2011 46.95% +0.71% #54
Show all years (1964-2025)
* 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 services value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sierra Leone's services value added?

Sierra Leone's services value added was 41.85% in 2025. Ranked 174th globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest services value added in Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone's services value added peaked at 47.39% in 2009.

What was the lowest services value added in Sierra Leone?

The lowest services value added in Sierra Leone was 12.44% in 1999.

How does Sierra Leone rank in services value added?

Sierra Leone ranks 174th globally in services value added as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for services value added?

The World Bank indicator code is NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected services value added of Sierra Leone in 2025?

Sierra Leone's services value added is projected to reach 41.85% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the services value added of Sierra Leone in 2025?

The services value added of Sierra Leone in 2025 was 41.85%. This ranks 174th in the world.

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Sierra Leone Services Value Added. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/services-value-added
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@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_services-value-added, title = {Sierra Leone Services Value Added}, url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/services-value-added}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }