Capital goods imports in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Capital goods imports was 756.26 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Capital goods imports in Sierra Leone, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, capital goods imports in Sierra Leone stood at 756.26 million current US$. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 204.1% on the previous year and up 1,930.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in Sierra Leone peaked at 756.26 million current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 7.54 million current US$, in 1999.
That places Sierra Leone 21st out of 48 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 42.33 million current US$ | 33.00 million current US$ | 53.50 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 20.81 million current US$ | 7.54 million current US$ | 37.60 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 56.34 million current US$ | 18.56 million current US$ | 95.09 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 502.48 million current US$ | 248.70 million current US$ | 756.26 million current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More trade data for Sierra Leone
- Net long-term borrowing 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 820,000 FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 158.41 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 184.04 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 57.16 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 142,350 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 31.37 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 0 FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 0 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 597.02 million current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in Sierra Leone?
- Capital goods imports in Sierra Leone was 756.26 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 756.26 million current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.54 million current US$ in 1999.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for capital goods imports?
- Sierra Leone ranks 21st out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,930.8%. 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 goods imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of capital goods in current US dollars. Values are on cif (includes freight and insurance costs).