Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange was 104.67 million SDR in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
104.67 million SDR
Change on year
up 10.4%
World rank
177th
of 188 countries
All-time high
335.34 million SDR
in 2020
All-time low
2.82 million SDR
in 1989
Years of data
67
1958–2024
Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Sierra Leone, 1958–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
In 2024, reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Sierra Leone stood at 104.67 million SDR.
That represents a change of up 10.4% on the previous year and down 65.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Sierra Leone peaked at 335.34 million SDR in 2020 and was at its lowest, 2.82 million SDR, in 1989.
Sierra Leone ranks 177th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 25.40 million SDR | — |
| 1959 | 24.20 million SDR | -4.7% |
| 1960 | 27.20 million SDR | +12.4% |
| 1961 | 27.80 million SDR | +2.2% |
| 1962 | 31.80 million SDR | +14.4% |
| 1963 | 32.50 million SDR | +2.2% |
| 1964 | 19.10 million SDR | -41.2% |
| 1965 | 21.30 million SDR | +11.5% |
| 1966 | 19.20 million SDR | -9.9% |
| 1967 | 15.90 million SDR | -17.2% |
| 1968 | 27.50 million SDR | +73.0% |
| 1969 | 35.40 million SDR | +28.7% |
| 1970 | 34.00 million SDR | -4.0% |
| 1971 | 27.36 million SDR | -19.5% |
| 1972 | 32.14 million SDR | +17.5% |
| 1973 | 32.33 million SDR | +0.6% |
| 1974 | 40.18 million SDR | +24.3% |
| 1975 | 20.33 million SDR | -49.4% |
| 1976 | 18.76 million SDR | -7.7% |
| 1977 | 26.10 million SDR | +39.1% |
| 1978 | 26.48 million SDR | +1.5% |
| 1979 | 35.45 million SDR | +33.9% |
| 1980 | 23.99 million SDR | -32.3% |
| 1981 | 12.54 million SDR | -47.7% |
| 1982 | 7.16 million SDR | -42.9% |
| 1983 | 15.38 million SDR | +114.7% |
| 1984 | 7.86 million SDR | -48.9% |
| 1985 | 9.83 million SDR | +25.2% |
| 1986 | 10.87 million SDR | +10.6% |
| 1987 | 4.44 million SDR | -59.2% |
| 1988 | 5.50 million SDR | +23.8% |
| 1989 | 2.82 million SDR | -48.8% |
| 1990 | 3.80 million SDR | +34.8% |
| 1991 | 6.71 million SDR | +76.8% |
| 1992 | 12.52 million SDR | +86.6% |
| 1993 | 18.27 million SDR | +45.9% |
| 1994 | 21.63 million SDR | +18.4% |
| 1995 | 11.78 million SDR | -45.5% |
| 1996 | 13.15 million SDR | +11.6% |
| 1997 | 20.20 million SDR | +53.6% |
| 1998 | 23.76 million SDR | +17.7% |
| 1999 | 13.57 million SDR | -42.9% |
| 2000 | 33.72 million SDR | +148.5% |
| 2001 | 40.50 million SDR | +20.1% |
| 2002 | 44.58 million SDR | +10.1% |
| 2003 | 21.61 million SDR | -51.5% |
| 2004 | 47.71 million SDR | +120.8% |
| 2005 | 96.34 million SDR | +101.9% |
| 2006 | 102.80 million SDR | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 117.60 million SDR | +14.4% |
| 2008 | 123.19 million SDR | +4.8% |
| 2009 | 137.35 million SDR | +11.5% |
| 2010 | 145.94 million SDR | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 169.60 million SDR | +16.2% |
| 2012 | 199.18 million SDR | +17.4% |
| 2013 | 238.59 million SDR | +19.8% |
| 2014 | 306.69 million SDR | +28.5% |
| 2015 | 310.29 million SDR | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 263.13 million SDR | -15.2% |
| 2017 | 280.49 million SDR | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 258.24 million SDR | -7.9% |
| 2019 | 278.35 million SDR | +7.8% |
| 2020 | 335.34 million SDR | +20.5% |
| 2021 | 320.99 million SDR | -4.3% |
| 2022 | 164.66 million SDR | -48.7% |
| 2023 | 94.80 million SDR | -42.4% |
| 2024 | 104.67 million SDR | +10.4% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 104.67 million SDR is below the median for low income countries, which is 567.46 million SDR, 18% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 104.67 million SDR is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 857.13 million SDR, 12% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 24.80 million SDR | 24.20 million SDR | 25.40 million SDR | 2 |
| 1960s | 25.77 million SDR | 15.90 million SDR | 35.40 million SDR | 10 |
| 1970s | 29.31 million SDR | 18.76 million SDR | 40.18 million SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.04 million SDR | 2.82 million SDR | 23.99 million SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.54 million SDR | 3.80 million SDR | 23.76 million SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 76.54 million SDR | 21.61 million SDR | 137.35 million SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 245.05 million SDR | 145.94 million SDR | 310.29 million SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 204.09 million SDR | 94.80 million SDR | 335.34 million SDR | 5 |
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 reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Sierra Leone?
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Sierra Leone was 104.67 million SDR in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 335.34 million SDR in 2020.
- What is the lowest reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.82 million SDR in 1989.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange?
- Sierra Leone ranks 177th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.9%. 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 Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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International liquidity consists of all the resources that are available to the monetary authorities of countries for the purpose of meeting balance of payments financing needs.