Foreign aid received in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Foreign aid received was 516.34 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
516.34 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
up 2.6%
World rank
66th
of 178 countries
All-time high
1.10 billion constant 2024 US$
in 2015
All-time low
47.71 million constant 2024 US$
in 1970
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Foreign aid received in Sierra Leone, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign aid received in Sierra Leone stood at 516.34 million constant 2024 US$.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and down 46.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received in Sierra Leone peaked at 1.10 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2015 and was at its lowest, 47.71 million constant 2024 US$, in 1970.
That places Sierra Leone 66th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 81.57 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 173.13 million constant 2024 US$ | +112.3% |
| 1962 | 80.08 million constant 2024 US$ | -53.7% |
| 1963 | 98.96 million constant 2024 US$ | +23.6% |
| 1964 | 95.59 million constant 2024 US$ | -3.4% |
| 1965 | 138.59 million constant 2024 US$ | +45.0% |
| 1966 | 81.85 million constant 2024 US$ | -40.9% |
| 1967 | 58.94 million constant 2024 US$ | -28.0% |
| 1968 | 73.46 million constant 2024 US$ | +24.6% |
| 1969 | 62.20 million constant 2024 US$ | -15.3% |
| 1970 | 47.71 million constant 2024 US$ | -23.3% |
| 1971 | 70.97 million constant 2024 US$ | +48.8% |
| 1972 | 63.51 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.5% |
| 1973 | 74.66 million constant 2024 US$ | +17.6% |
| 1974 | 48.38 million constant 2024 US$ | -35.2% |
| 1975 | 70.41 million constant 2024 US$ | +45.5% |
| 1976 | 55.11 million constant 2024 US$ | -21.7% |
| 1977 | 102.00 million constant 2024 US$ | +85.1% |
| 1978 | 130.98 million constant 2024 US$ | +28.4% |
| 1979 | 154.52 million constant 2024 US$ | +18.0% |
| 1980 | 222.95 million constant 2024 US$ | +44.3% |
| 1981 | 168.18 million constant 2024 US$ | -24.6% |
| 1982 | 231.62 million constant 2024 US$ | +37.7% |
| 1983 | 193.16 million constant 2024 US$ | -16.6% |
| 1984 | 170.13 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.9% |
| 1985 | 188.34 million constant 2024 US$ | +10.7% |
| 1986 | 214.70 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.0% |
| 1987 | 135.82 million constant 2024 US$ | -36.7% |
| 1988 | 194.52 million constant 2024 US$ | +43.2% |
| 1989 | 186.26 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.2% |
| 1990 | 96.06 million constant 2024 US$ | -48.4% |
| 1991 | 166.89 million constant 2024 US$ | +73.7% |
| 1992 | 203.01 million constant 2024 US$ | +21.6% |
| 1993 | 338.23 million constant 2024 US$ | +66.6% |
| 1994 | 404.92 million constant 2024 US$ | +19.7% |
| 1995 | 291.20 million constant 2024 US$ | -28.1% |
| 1996 | 265.71 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.8% |
| 1997 | 185.35 million constant 2024 US$ | -30.2% |
| 1998 | 168.02 million constant 2024 US$ | -9.3% |
| 1999 | 121.87 million constant 2024 US$ | -27.5% |
| 2000 | 298.82 million constant 2024 US$ | +145.2% |
| 2001 | 586.42 million constant 2024 US$ | +96.2% |
| 2002 | 632.83 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.9% |
| 2003 | 490.80 million constant 2024 US$ | -22.4% |
| 2004 | 488.75 million constant 2024 US$ | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 427.72 million constant 2024 US$ | -12.5% |
| 2006 | 444.76 million constant 2024 US$ | +4.0% |
| 2007 | 605.31 million constant 2024 US$ | +36.1% |
| 2008 | 403.66 million constant 2024 US$ | -33.3% |
| 2009 | 486.36 million constant 2024 US$ | +20.5% |
| 2010 | 447.59 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.0% |
| 2011 | 443.01 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 475.95 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 471.31 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 958.91 million constant 2024 US$ | +103.5% |
| 2015 | 1.10 billion constant 2024 US$ | +15.0% |
| 2016 | 843.31 million constant 2024 US$ | -23.5% |
| 2017 | 651.97 million constant 2024 US$ | -22.7% |
| 2018 | 581.19 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.9% |
| 2019 | 652.03 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.2% |
| 2020 | 942.04 million constant 2024 US$ | +44.5% |
| 2021 | 746.01 million constant 2024 US$ | -20.8% |
| 2022 | 559.90 million constant 2024 US$ | -24.9% |
| 2023 | 503.08 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.1% |
| 2024 | 516.34 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.6% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 516.34 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.55 billion constant 2024 US$, 33% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 516.34 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 933.00 million constant 2024 US$, 55% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 94.44 million constant 2024 US$ | 58.94 million constant 2024 US$ | 173.13 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 81.83 million constant 2024 US$ | 47.71 million constant 2024 US$ | 154.52 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 190.57 million constant 2024 US$ | 135.82 million constant 2024 US$ | 231.62 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 224.12 million constant 2024 US$ | 96.06 million constant 2024 US$ | 404.92 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 486.54 million constant 2024 US$ | 298.82 million constant 2024 US$ | 632.83 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 662.79 million constant 2024 US$ | 443.01 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.10 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 653.47 million constant 2024 US$ | 503.08 million constant 2024 US$ | 942.04 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 63 Laos 544.51 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 64 French Polynesia 534.06 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 65 Brazil 532.72 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 67 Guatemala 484.90 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 68 New Caledonia 478.38 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 69 Mongolia 468.92 million constant 2024 US$ 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 foreign aid received in Sierra Leone?
- Foreign aid received in Sierra Leone was 516.34 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid received recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 1.10 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2015.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.71 million constant 2024 US$ in 1970.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for foreign aid received?
- Sierra Leone ranks 66th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid received. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Official development assistance (ODA) is defined as government aid designed to promote the economic development and welfare of developing countries. Monetary aid is estimated as net disbursements. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation.