07_Multilateral loans, IMF in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: 07_Multilateral loans, IMF was 478.80 million in 2026. ◆ Volatile
07_Multilateral loans, IMF in Sierra Leone, 1990–2026
Source: IMF.
Analysis
Sierra Leone recorded 478.80 million for 07_multilateral loans, imf in 2026.
That represents a change of up 6.9% on the previous year and up 86.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 07_multilateral loans, imf in Sierra Leone peaked at 550.46 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 6.55 million, in 2018.
Sierra Leone ranks 40th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
07_Multilateral loans, IMF in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 100.15 million | — |
| 1991 | 100.49 million | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 95.05 million | -5.4% |
| 1993 | 93.61 million | -1.5% |
| 1994 | 137.68 million | +47.1% |
| 1995 | 156.38 million | +13.6% |
| 1996 | 162.12 million | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 164.78 million | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 165.47 million | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 183.92 million | +11.1% |
| 2000 | 179.00 million | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 156.51 million | -12.6% |
| 2002 | 150.99 million | -3.5% |
| 2003 | 158.66 million | +5.1% |
| 2004 | 175.76 million | +10.8% |
| 2005 | 190.44 million | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 193.64 million | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 34.91 million | -82.0% |
| 2008 | 38.01 million | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 51.60 million | +35.8% |
| 2010 | 89.40 million | +73.3% |
| 2011 | 116.32 million | +30.1% |
| 2012 | 122.33 million | +5.2% |
| 2013 | 118.03 million | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 127.69 million | +8.2% |
| 2015 | 205.97 million | +61.3% |
| 2016 | 257.31 million | +24.9% |
| 2017 | 310.82 million | +20.8% |
| 2018 | 6.55 million | -97.9% |
| 2019 | 359.11 million | +5380.9% |
| 2020 | 357.68 million | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 550.46 million | +53.9% |
| 2022 | 534.79 million | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 485.25 million | -9.3% |
| 2024 | 462.43 million | -4.7% |
| 2025 | 447.89 million | -3.1% |
| 2026 | 478.80 million | +6.9% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 478.80 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 419.44 million, 1.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 478.80 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 409.92 million, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 07_Multilateral loans, IMF in Sierra Leone changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +5380.9% | 6.55 million | 359.11 million |
| 2018 | -97.9% | 310.82 million | 6.55 million |
| 2007 | -82.0% | 193.64 million | 34.91 million |
| 2010 | +73.3% | 51.60 million | 89.40 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 135.96 million | 93.61 million | 183.92 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 132.95 million | 34.91 million | 193.64 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 171.35 million | 6.55 million | 359.11 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 473.90 million | 357.68 million | 550.46 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 37 Mauritania 511.59 million compare
- 38 Mali 489.84 million compare
- 39 Gabon 484.31 million compare
- 41 Congo 470.23 million compare
- 42 Afghanistan 469.69 million compare
- 43 Burkina Faso 463.63 million compare
More reference data data for Sierra Leone
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0238 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4498 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.5935 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.5935 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0797 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.044 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6534 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 07_multilateral loans, imf in Sierra Leone?
- 07_multilateral loans, imf in Sierra Leone was 478.80 million in 2026, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 07_multilateral loans, imf recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 550.46 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest 07_multilateral loans, imf recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.55 million in 2018.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for 07_multilateral loans, imf?
- Sierra Leone ranks 40th out of 187 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 07_multilateral loans, imf rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 86.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from IMF, published as part of 07_Multilateral loans, IMF. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data cover total outstanding loans and other liabilities to the IMF as at the end of the reference period. Outstanding IMF credit and loans outstanding—representing the sum of (1) the use of IMF credit within the General Resources Account, (2) outstanding loans under the Structural Adjustment Facility (SAF), the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) and the Trust Fund, and (3) arrears of interest (if applicable). The data are sourced from IMF records. Data on total IMF credit and loans are also disseminated in the IMF’s statistical publication, International Financial Statistics.