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Sierra Leone Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

52.63% +12.09% (+29.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #146 Global Peak 68.69% (1990) Source World Bank

Sierra Leone Trade Openness (1964–2025)

Overview

Sierra Leone's trade openness stood at 52.63% in 2025, a rise of +12.09% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 52.63% by 2025. Sierra Leone ranked 146th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 59.23% - -
2026* trend 55.93% - -
2025* trend 52.63% - -
2025 52.63% +12.09% #146
2024 40.55% −14.74% #19
2023 55.29% +10.23% #44
2022 45.05% +2.91% #20
2021 42.14% +11.53% #23
2020 30.61% −6.95% #9
2019 37.56% +0.18% #14
2018 37.38% −4.14% #14
2017 41.52% −1.55% #19
2016 43.07% +6.58% #29
2015 36.48% −14.64% #11
2014 51.12% −2.24% #33
2013 53.36% −0.02% #36
2012 53.38% +9.60% #34
2011 43.78% +15.83% #17
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 trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sierra Leone's trade openness?

Sierra Leone's trade openness was 52.63% in 2025. Ranked 146th globally. This represents a 29.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone's trade openness peaked at 68.69% in 1990.

What was the lowest trade openness in Sierra Leone?

The lowest trade openness in Sierra Leone was 21.26% in 2008.

How does Sierra Leone rank in trade openness?

Sierra Leone ranks 146th globally in trade openness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade openness?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected trade openness of Sierra Leone in 2025?

Sierra Leone's trade openness is projected to reach 52.63% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Sierra Leone in 2025?

The trade openness of Sierra Leone in 2025 was 52.63%. This ranks 146th in the world.

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APA
Sierra Leone Trade Openness. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/trade-openness
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_trade-openness, title = {Sierra Leone Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }