Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) was 25,949 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Primary income, Credit/Revenue in Sierra Leone, 2005–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary income, credit/revenue in Sierra Leone is 25,949, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 19 years on record.
That represents a change of down 99.2% on the previous year and down 99.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income, credit/revenue in Sierra Leone peaked at 43.32 million in 2007 and was at its lowest, 25,949, in 2023.
Sierra Leone ranks 198th of 198 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.38 million | — |
| 2006 | 12.34 million | +129.1% |
| 2007 | 43.32 million | +251.2% |
| 2008 | 17.65 million | -59.3% |
| 2009 | 11.25 million | -36.3% |
| 2010 | 9.66 million | -14.2% |
| 2011 | 9.40 million | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 11.30 million | +20.2% |
| 2013 | 11.10 million | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 7.28 million | -34.4% |
| 2015 | 6.35 million | -12.7% |
| 2016 | 7.83 million | +23.2% |
| 2017 | 13.55 million | +73.1% |
| 2018 | 18.50 million | +36.5% |
| 2019 | 19.81 million | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 12.70 million | -35.9% |
| 2021 | 7.91 million | -37.7% |
| 2022 | 3.21 million | -59.4% |
| 2023 | 25,949 | -99.2% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 25,949 is below the median for low income countries, which is 126.11 million, 0% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 25,949 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 171.59 million, 0% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.99 million | 5.38 million | 43.32 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 11.48 million | 6.35 million | 19.81 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.96 million | 25,949 | 12.70 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 primary income, credit/revenue in Sierra Leone?
- Primary income, credit/revenue in Sierra Leone was 25,949 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary income, credit/revenue recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 43.32 million in 2007.
- What is the lowest primary income, credit/revenue recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,949 in 2023.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for primary income, credit/revenue?
- Sierra Leone ranks 198th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is primary income, credit/revenue rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.8%. 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 Primary income, Credit/Revenue (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.