Resources statistical capacity in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Resources statistical capacity was 4.25 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Resources statistical capacity in Sierra Leone, 2010–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, resources statistical capacity in Sierra Leone stood at 4.25 million.
That represents a change of up 115.9% on the previous year and up 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Sierra Leone peaked at 12.67 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 142,952, in 2014.
That places Sierra Leone 49th out of 146 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Resources statistical capacity in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 872,261 | — |
| 2011 | 600,182 | -31.2% |
| 2012 | 737,769 | +22.9% |
| 2013 | 3.70 million | +401.7% |
| 2014 | 142,952 | -96.1% |
| 2015 | 5.88 million | +4012.6% |
| 2016 | 4.26 million | -27.5% |
| 2017 | 5.06 million | +18.7% |
| 2018 | 4.18 million | -17.5% |
| 2019 | 4.67 million | +11.8% |
| 2020 | 9.16 million | +96.3% |
| 2021 | 12.67 million | +38.3% |
| 2022 | 1.97 million | -84.5% |
| 2023 | 4.25 million | +115.9% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 4.25 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.71 million, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 4.25 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.40 million, 66% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Resources statistical capacity 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 | +4012.6% | 142,952 | 5.88 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.01 million | 142,952 | 5.88 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.01 million | 1.97 million | 12.67 million | 4 |
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 resources statistical capacity in Sierra Leone?
- Resources statistical capacity in Sierra Leone was 4.25 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 12.67 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 142,952 in 2014.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for resources statistical capacity?
- Sierra Leone ranks 49th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
- Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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