Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) was 381.00 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Sierra Leone, 2005–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Sierra Leone is 381.00 million, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 48.8% on the previous year and up 308.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Sierra Leone peaked at 634.19 million in 2007 and was at its lowest, 61.44 million, in 2008.
That places Sierra Leone 29th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 67.81 million | — |
| 2006 | 259.02 million | +282.0% |
| 2007 | 634.19 million | +144.8% |
| 2008 | 61.44 million | -90.3% |
| 2009 | 139.05 million | +126.3% |
| 2010 | 117.70 million | -15.4% |
| 2011 | 138.59 million | +17.8% |
| 2012 | 102.87 million | -25.8% |
| 2013 | 93.31 million | -9.3% |
| 2014 | 162.64 million | +74.3% |
| 2015 | 126.97 million | -21.9% |
| 2016 | 164.64 million | +29.7% |
| 2017 | 147.68 million | -10.3% |
| 2018 | 66.27 million | -55.1% |
| 2019 | 81.50 million | +23.0% |
| 2020 | 84.80 million | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 141.00 million | +66.3% |
| 2022 | 256.00 million | +81.6% |
| 2023 | 381.00 million | +48.8% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 381.00 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 279.10 million, 1.4× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 381.00 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 185.64 million, 2.1× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 232.30 million | 61.44 million | 634.19 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 120.22 million | 66.27 million | 164.64 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 215.70 million | 84.80 million | 381.00 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More financial sector data for Sierra Leone
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.0037 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.0027 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.0037 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Sierra Leone?
- Capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Sierra Leone was 381.00 million in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 634.19 million in 2007.
- What is the lowest capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 61.44 million in 2008.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- Sierra Leone ranks 29th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 308.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.