13_Multilateral loans, IMF, short term in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: 13_Multilateral loans, IMF, short term was 75.15 million in 2026. ◆ Volatile
13_Multilateral loans, IMF, short term in Sierra Leone, 2004–2026
Source: IMF.
Analysis
Sierra Leone recorded 75.15 million for 13_multilateral loans, imf, short term in 2026. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is up 33.3% on the previous year and up 2,067.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 13_multilateral loans, imf, short term in Sierra Leone peaked at 75.15 million in 2026 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2015.
That places Sierra Leone 30th out of 125 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
13_Multilateral loans, IMF, short term in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 9.75 million | — |
| 2005 | 9.49 million | -2.7% |
| 2006 | 12.10 million | +27.5% |
| 2007 | 174,525 | -98.6% |
| 2008 | 190,045 | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 257,997 | +35.8% |
| 2010 | 2.13 million | +727.4% |
| 2011 | 5.19 million | +143.0% |
| 2012 | 7.16 million | +38.1% |
| 2013 | 7.58 million | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 12.59 million | +66.0% |
| 2015 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 3.47 million | — |
| 2017 | 17.03 million | +391.1% |
| 2018 | 3.59 million | -78.9% |
| 2019 | 16.88 million | +370.0% |
| 2020 | 34.92 million | +106.8% |
| 2021 | 42.62 million | +22.0% |
| 2022 | 57.64 million | +35.2% |
| 2023 | 57.27 million | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 62.45 million | +9.0% |
| 2025 | 56.37 million | -9.7% |
| 2026 | 75.15 million | +33.3% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 75.15 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 58.17 million, 1.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 75.15 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 51.84 million, 1.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 13_Multilateral loans, IMF, short term 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +727.4% | 257,997 | 2.13 million |
| 2017 | +391.1% | 3.47 million | 17.03 million |
| 2019 | +370.0% | 3.59 million | 16.88 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.33 million | 174,525 | 12.10 million | 6 |
| 2010s | 7.56 million | 0 | 17.03 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 55.20 million | 34.92 million | 75.15 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 27 Papua New Guinea 91.34 million compare
- 28 Afghanistan 88.11 million compare
- 29 Moldova 82.29 million compare
- 31 Honduras 74.14 million compare
- 32 Mauritania 68.73 million compare
- 33 Togo 67.18 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 13_multilateral loans, imf, short term in Sierra Leone?
- 13_multilateral loans, imf, short term in Sierra Leone was 75.15 million in 2026, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 13_multilateral loans, imf, short term recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 75.15 million in 2026.
- What is the lowest 13_multilateral loans, imf, short term recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2015.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for 13_multilateral loans, imf, short term?
- Sierra Leone ranks 30th out of 125 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 13_multilateral loans, imf, short term rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,067.1%. 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 13_Multilateral loans, IMF, short term. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data cover total IMF credit and loan obligations (principal and interest) falling due in the next twelve months and the obligations that are in arrears as at the end of the reporting period. The data are denominated in Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and are converted to US dollars using the end-period exchange rate. The data are sourced from IMF records.