Restricted Deposits (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic) in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Restricted Deposits (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic) was 623.81 million in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Restricted Deposits in Sierra Leone, 1996–2012
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for restricted deposits in Sierra Leone is 623.81 million, measured in 2012.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 23.3% on the previous year and up 507.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, restricted deposits in Sierra Leone peaked at 1.51 billion in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2.63 million, in 1996.
Sierra Leone ranks 48th of 103 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Restricted Deposits (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic) in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2.63 million | — |
| 1997 | 213.00 million | +7995.8% |
| 1998 | 23.98 million | -88.7% |
| 1999 | 34.37 million | +43.3% |
| 2000 | 54.42 million | +58.3% |
| 2001 | 30.59 million | -43.8% |
| 2002 | 102.71 million | +235.8% |
| 2003 | 93.95 million | -8.5% |
| 2004 | 182.18 million | +93.9% |
| 2005 | 248.24 million | +36.3% |
| 2006 | 161.26 million | -35.0% |
| 2007 | 136.87 million | -15.1% |
| 2008 | 1.51 billion | +1002.4% |
| 2009 | 1.16 billion | -23.3% |
| 2010 | 880.79 million | -23.9% |
| 2011 | 813.72 million | -7.6% |
| 2012 | 623.81 million | -23.3% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 623.81 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 166.90 million, 3.7× the median. (12 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 623.81 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 186.20 million, 3.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Restricted Deposits (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +7995.8% | 2.63 million | 213.00 million |
| 2008 | +1002.4% | 136.87 million | 1.51 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 68.50 million | 2.63 million | 213.00 million | 4 |
| 2000s | 367.69 million | 30.59 million | 1.51 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 772.77 million | 623.81 million | 880.79 million | 3 |
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 restricted deposits in Sierra Leone?
- Restricted deposits in Sierra Leone was 623.81 million in 2012, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest restricted deposits recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 1.51 billion in 2008.
- What is the lowest restricted deposits recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.63 million in 1996.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for restricted deposits?
- Sierra Leone ranks 48th out of 103 countries with data for 2012.
- Is restricted deposits rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 507.3%. 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 Restricted Deposits (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Non-standard dataset provides discontinued, vintage country-reported financial data that are not harmonized and use country-specific terms.