25_SDR holdings in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: 25_SDR holdings was 232.91 million in 2026. ◆ Volatile
25_SDR holdings in Sierra Leone, 1990–2026
Source: IMF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 25_sdr holdings in Sierra Leone is 232.91 million, measured in 2026.
The figure is down 19.2% on the previous year and up 53.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 25_sdr holdings in Sierra Leone peaked at 490.52 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
Sierra Leone ranks 105th of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
25_SDR holdings in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 2.95 million | — |
| 1994 | 12.39 million | +320.1% |
| 1995 | 9.44 million | -23.8% |
| 1996 | 11.55 million | +22.3% |
| 1997 | 7.22 million | -37.5% |
| 1998 | 10.94 million | +51.6% |
| 1999 | 9.71 million | -11.2% |
| 2000 | 7.79 million | -19.8% |
| 2001 | 1.14 million | -85.3% |
| 2002 | 11.62 million | +914.6% |
| 2003 | 23.91 million | +105.8% |
| 2004 | 29.29 million | +22.5% |
| 2005 | 37.87 million | +29.3% |
| 2006 | 33.10 million | -12.6% |
| 2007 | 29.39 million | -11.2% |
| 2008 | 32.57 million | +10.8% |
| 2009 | 29.50 million | -9.4% |
| 2010 | 183.64 million | +522.4% |
| 2011 | 189.64 million | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 180.33 million | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 167.61 million | -7.1% |
| 2014 | 164.99 million | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 148.33 million | -10.1% |
| 2016 | 151.48 million | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 142.56 million | -5.9% |
| 2018 | 149.06 million | +4.6% |
| 2019 | 138.85 million | -6.9% |
| 2020 | 140.61 million | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 221.12 million | +57.3% |
| 2022 | 490.52 million | +121.8% |
| 2023 | 394.85 million | -19.5% |
| 2024 | 352.04 million | -10.8% |
| 2025 | 288.19 million | -18.1% |
| 2026 | 232.91 million | -19.2% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 232.91 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 93.42 million, 2.5× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 232.91 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 103.21 million, 2.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 25_SDR holdings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +914.6% | 1.14 million | 11.62 million |
| 2010 | +522.4% | 29.50 million | 183.64 million |
| 1994 | +320.1% | 2.95 million | 12.39 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.42 million | 0 | 12.39 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.62 million | 1.14 million | 37.87 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 161.65 million | 138.85 million | 189.64 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 302.89 million | 140.61 million | 490.52 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
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 25_sdr holdings in Sierra Leone?
- 25_sdr holdings in Sierra Leone was 232.91 million in 2026, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 25_sdr holdings recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 490.52 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest 25_sdr holdings recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for 25_sdr holdings?
- Sierra Leone ranks 105th out of 189 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 25_sdr holdings rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.8%. 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 25_SDR holdings. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Holdings of SDRs are international reserve assets created by the IMF to supplement existing reserves. They are valued on the basis of a basket of currencies of four key international currencies and can be used in a wide variety of transactions and operations among official holders. SDRs are allocated to Fund members that are participants in the Fund’s Operations Division for SDRs and Administered Accounts in proportion to their quotas. Data are sourced from IMF records.