Share of World GDP: Sierra Leone

Analysis# Sierra Leone Share of World GDP Sierra Leone currently represents 0.016% of global GDP in 2026, a modest share reflecting its small economy within the world system. This figure stands substantially below the nation's all-time peak of 0.037% in 1982, representing a 55.6% decline over the past four decades. The country hit its lowest point at 0.009% in 1999, following the devastating civil war that ravaged the nation throughout the 1990s. Since the early 2000s, Sierra Leone's share has stabilized around 0.015%, showing neither significant growth nor further deterioration. The period from 2017 through 2024 demonstrates remarkable consistency at this level, with only marginal increases projected through 2026. While the recovery from the 1999 low suggests economic stabilization, the persistent gap from 1980s levels indicates that the country has yet to reclaim its earlier economic position on the global stage.