National Savings: Sierra Leone

Analysis# Sierra Leone National Savings Sierra Leone's national savings reached 15.855% of GDP in 2026, marking the country's all-time peak over the 2004–2026 period. This represents a dramatic recovery from the -14.165% low recorded in 2011, when the country faced severe economic contraction. The nation's total savings shift since 2004 amounts to an extraordinary 18,117% change, reflecting fundamental shifts in economic performance and fiscal management across two decades. A decisive turning point emerged around 2017, when savings began accelerating from near-zero levels (0.208% of GDP). Between 2017 and 2026, the savings rate climbed steadily, with particularly strong gains from 2023 onward—jumping from 10.238% to 15.855% across just three years. This sustained upward momentum suggests improving macroeconomic stability and enhanced capacity to finance domestic investment and weatherproof against external shocks.