Capital flows not elsewhere included (BoP, current US$) in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Capital flows not elsewhere included (BoP, current US$) was -100.24 million BoP, current US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Capital flows not elsewhere included in Sierra Leone, 1985–2009
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Sierra Leone recorded -100.24 million BoP, current US$ for capital flows not elsewhere included in 2009.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.9% on the previous year and down 129.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital flows not elsewhere included in Sierra Leone peaked at 134.30 million BoP, current US$ in 2006 and was at its lowest, -509.50 million BoP, current US$, in 2001.
Sierra Leone ranks 30th of 46 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital flows not elsewhere included (BoP, current US$) in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | -19.08 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1986 | -22.76 million BoP, current US$ | +19.3% |
| 1987 | -21.27 million BoP, current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1988 | -14.90 million BoP, current US$ | -30.0% |
| 1989 | -11.80 million BoP, current US$ | -20.8% |
| 1990 | 0 BoP, current US$ | -100.0% |
| 1991 | 0 BoP, current US$ | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 25.14 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1993 | -10.59 million BoP, current US$ | -142.1% |
| 1994 | 41.55 million BoP, current US$ | -492.2% |
| 1995 | 121.11 million BoP, current US$ | +191.5% |
| 1996 | -8.54 million BoP, current US$ | -107.1% |
| 1997 | -31.31 million BoP, current US$ | +266.6% |
| 1998 | -21.07 million BoP, current US$ | -32.7% |
| 1999 | -43.73 million BoP, current US$ | +107.5% |
| 2000 | -22.57 million BoP, current US$ | -48.4% |
| 2001 | -509.50 million BoP, current US$ | +2156.9% |
| 2002 | -61.56 million BoP, current US$ | -87.9% |
| 2003 | -122.76 million BoP, current US$ | +99.4% |
| 2004 | -114.89 million BoP, current US$ | -6.4% |
| 2005 | -182.20 million BoP, current US$ | +58.6% |
| 2006 | 134.30 million BoP, current US$ | -173.7% |
| 2007 | -270.53 million BoP, current US$ | -301.4% |
| 2008 | -88.76 million BoP, current US$ | -67.2% |
| 2009 | -100.24 million BoP, current US$ | +12.9% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's -100.24 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is -66.09 million BoP, current US$, 1.5× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's -100.24 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -500,000 BoP, current US$, 200.5× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Capital flows not elsewhere included (BoP, current US$) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | -2156.9% | -22.57 million BoP, current US$ | -509.50 million BoP, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -17.96 million BoP, current US$ | -22.76 million BoP, current US$ | -11.80 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 7.26 million BoP, current US$ | -43.73 million BoP, current US$ | 121.11 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -133.87 million BoP, current US$ | -509.50 million BoP, current US$ | 134.30 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 27 Mauritania -53.87 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 28 Central African Republic -66.09 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 29 Madagascar -68.60 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 31 Sudan -101.36 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 32 Gabon -109.35 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 33 Senegal -157.87 million BoP, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital flows not elsewhere included in Sierra Leone?
- Capital flows not elsewhere included in Sierra Leone was -100.24 million BoP, current US$ in 2009, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital flows not elsewhere included recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 134.30 million BoP, current US$ in 2006.
- What is the lowest capital flows not elsewhere included recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was -509.50 million BoP, current US$ in 2001.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for capital flows not elsewhere included?
- Sierra Leone ranks 30th out of 46 countries with data for 2009.
- Is capital flows not elsewhere included rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 129.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Capital flows not elsewhere included (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This item comprises capital transactions not included elsewhere. Data are in current U.S. dollars.