14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents was 2.19 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Sierra Leone, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
In 2025, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Sierra Leone stood at 2.19 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.9% on the previous year and down 99.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Sierra Leone peaked at 1.29 billion in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2001.
Sierra Leone ranks 180th of 215 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 5.17 million | — |
| 2003 | 1.12 million | -78.3% |
| 2004 | 145,086 | -87.1% |
| 2005 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 65.85 million | — |
| 2007 | 84.44 million | +28.2% |
| 2008 | 36.49 million | -56.8% |
| 2009 | 83.70 million | +129.4% |
| 2010 | 56.64 million | -32.3% |
| 2011 | 53.81 million | -5.0% |
| 2012 | 72.34 million | +34.4% |
| 2013 | 75.74 million | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 511,050 | -99.3% |
| 2015 | 1.29 billion | +253119.8% |
| 2016 | 4.72 million | -99.6% |
| 2017 | 908,495 | -80.8% |
| 2018 | 10.80 million | +1088.8% |
| 2019 | 36.41 million | +237.1% |
| 2020 | 7.03 million | -80.7% |
| 2021 | 11.81 million | +67.9% |
| 2022 | 25.63 million | +117.0% |
| 2023 | 3.15 million | -87.7% |
| 2024 | 2.09 million | -33.6% |
| 2025 | 2.19 million | +4.9% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 2.19 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 13.12 million, 17% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 2.19 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 188.63 million, 1% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +253119.8% | 511,050 | 1.29 billion |
| 2018 | +1088.8% | 908,495 | 10.80 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30.77 million | 0 | 84.44 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 160.60 million | 511,050 | 1.29 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.65 million | 2.09 million | 25.63 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 177 Cape Verde 3.16 million compare
- 178 Sudan 2.93 million compare
- 179 Guam 2.31 million compare
- 181 American Samoa 2.16 million compare
- 182 Mauritania 1.84 million compare
- 183 French Polynesia 1.72 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 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Sierra Leone?
- 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Sierra Leone was 2.19 million in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 1.29 billion in 2015.
- What is the lowest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2001.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
- Sierra Leone ranks 180th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.8%. 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 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data are sourced from the IMF’s Coordinated Portfolio Investment Survey (CPIS) database. Individual economy data on debt securities held by nonresidents are derived from other economies’ CPIS creditor data. The relevant tables in the CPIS database are 1) derived portfolio investment liabilities: long-term debt securities; and 2) derived portfolio investment liabilities: short-term debt securities.