National comprehensive wealth per capita in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: National comprehensive wealth per capita was 9,006 current US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
9,006 current US$
Change on year
up 12.2%
World rank
142nd
of 151 countries
All-time high
17,491 current US$
in 2013
All-time low
1,941 current US$
in 2000
Years of data
26
1995–2020
National comprehensive wealth per capita in Sierra Leone, 1995–2020
Source: World Bank. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Sierra Leone recorded 9,006 current US$ for national comprehensive wealth per capita in 2020.
That represents a change of up 12.2% on the previous year and up 13.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, national comprehensive wealth per capita in Sierra Leone peaked at 17,491 current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1,941 current US$, in 2000.
Sierra Leone ranks 142nd of 151 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
National comprehensive wealth per capita in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2,877 current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 3,041 current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1997 | 2,946 current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1998 | 2,698 current US$ | -8.4% |
| 1999 | 2,141 current US$ | -20.7% |
| 2000 | 1,941 current US$ | -9.3% |
| 2001 | 3,184 current US$ | +64.0% |
| 2002 | 3,601 current US$ | +13.1% |
| 2003 | 4,653 current US$ | +29.2% |
| 2004 | 4,081 current US$ | -12.3% |
| 2005 | 4,442 current US$ | +8.9% |
| 2006 | 5,498 current US$ | +23.8% |
| 2007 | 6,249 current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2008 | 7,679 current US$ | +22.9% |
| 2009 | 7,479 current US$ | -2.6% |
| 2010 | 7,973 current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2011 | 9,653 current US$ | +21.1% |
| 2012 | 12,830 current US$ | +32.9% |
| 2013 | 17,491 current US$ | +36.3% |
| 2014 | 15,788 current US$ | -9.7% |
| 2015 | 13,439 current US$ | -14.9% |
| 2016 | 11,250 current US$ | -16.3% |
| 2017 | 9,850 current US$ | -12.4% |
| 2018 | 9,176 current US$ | -6.8% |
| 2019 | 8,026 current US$ | -12.5% |
| 2020 | 9,006 current US$ | +12.2% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 9,006 current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 9,172 current US$, 98% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 9,006 current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13,614 current US$, 66% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,741 current US$ | 2,141 current US$ | 3,041 current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 4,881 current US$ | 1,941 current US$ | 7,679 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,548 current US$ | 7,973 current US$ | 17,491 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,006 current US$ | 9,006 current US$ | 9,006 current US$ | 1 |
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 national comprehensive wealth per capita in Sierra Leone?
- National comprehensive wealth per capita in Sierra Leone was 9,006 current US$ in 2020, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest national comprehensive wealth per capita recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 17,491 current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest national comprehensive wealth per capita recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,941 current US$ in 2000.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for national comprehensive wealth per capita?
- Sierra Leone ranks 142nd out of 151 countries with data for 2020.
- Is national comprehensive wealth per capita rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of National comprehensive wealth per capita (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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