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GDP per Capita: Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone's gdp per capita is currently $1,033.293 as of 2026. # Sierra Leone GDP per Capita Sierra Leone's GDP per capita reached 1,033.

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GDP per capita measures economic output per person, not personal wealth or living standards. It can be substantially inflated where a large share of output is generated by multinational corporations or by cross-border workers who are not counted in the resident population. Ireland's figure, for example, is raised by multinational profit-shifting — its own statistics office reports a modified measure (GNI*) for this reason — and Luxembourg's by commuters who contribute to GDP but live abroad. For comparing living standards, GDP per capita at purchasing power parity (PPP) is more reliable.

Current (2026)
$1,033.293
+5.5% y/y
Peak (2026)
$1,033.293
Low (2000)
$326.755
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
19802026 · 51 pts

GDP per CapitaSierra Leone

19802026

GDP per Capita — Sierra Leone
326.755USD530.855USD734.954USD939.054USD1,143.153USD198019902000201020202030LowPeak
Analysis# Sierra Leone GDP per Capita Sierra Leone's GDP per capita reached 1,033.293 USD in 2026, marking its all-time peak and representing a 35.3% increase since 1980. The nation's per capita income has more than tripled from its lowest point of 326.755 USD in 2000, demonstrating sustained recovery over the past quarter-century. This trajectory reflects gradual economic progress despite significant development challenges. Recent years reveal volatility with a notable dip to 756.046 USD in 2023, followed by strong recovery through 2024–2026. The 2023 contraction likely reflects external economic pressures, while the subsequent 27.4% rebound over three years signals renewed momentum. Sustained growth from 2024 onward suggests Sierra Leone's economy is on an upward path, though maintaining this trajectory will require continued policy stability and structural reforms.

Historical Data

51 Rows
YearValueChange %
2030$1,143.153+2.91%
2029$1,110.823+2.59%
2028$1,082.741+2.18%
2027$1,059.627+2.55%
2026$1,033.293+5.49%
2025$979.511+8.64%
2024$901.648+19.26%
2023$756.046-12.10%
2022$860.157-2.82%
2021$885.106+4.81%
2020$844.456+0.16%
2019$843.132-0.33%
2018$845.885+7.19%
2017$789.13-5.83%
2016$837.993-12.64%
2015$959.187+1.15%
2014$948.288-5.47%
2013$1,003.213+14.37%
2012$877.148+16.75%
2011$751.3+12.01%
Show all 51 rows
YearValueChange %
2010$670.772+7.03%
2009$626.712-5.90%
2008$666.026+10.97%
2007$600.193+7.38%
2006$558.944+12.33%
2005$497.589+13.93%
2004$436.745+1.95%
2003$428.381+7.03%
2002$400.25+10.25%
2001$363.023+11.10%
2000$326.755-6.24%
1999$348.493-2.25%
1998$356.506-21.72%
1997$455.422-10.22%
1996$507.277+7.76%
1995$470.764-4.22%
1994$491.526+19.12%
1993$412.618+13.56%
1992$363.339-12.80%
1991$416.697+19.27%
1990$349.367-45.85%
1989$645.144-10.26%
1988$718.879+60.49%
1987$447.921-14.75%
1986$525.42-26.74%
1985$717.241-16.56%
1984$859.633+15.04%
1983$747.232-15.06%
1982$879.697+10.13%
1981$798.764+4.62%
1980$763.514

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