Exports of commodity 1 (constant US$) in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Exports of commodity 1 (constant US$) was 113.96 million constant US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Exports of commodity 1 in Sierra Leone, 1990–2010
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2010, exports of commodity 1 in Sierra Leone stood at 113.96 million constant US$.
That represents a change of up 14.8% on the previous year and up 125.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 1 in Sierra Leone peaked at 370.27 million constant US$ in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 constant US$, in 1995.
That places Sierra Leone 23rd out of 44 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of commodity 1 (constant US$) in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 78.00 million constant US$ | — |
| 1991 | 71.50 million constant US$ | -8.3% |
| 1992 | 59.86 million constant US$ | -16.3% |
| 1993 | 47.97 million constant US$ | -19.9% |
| 1994 | 40.53 million constant US$ | -15.5% |
| 1995 | 0 constant US$ | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1997 | 41,811 constant US$ | — |
| 1998 | 1.10 million constant US$ | +2531.8% |
| 1999 | 43.45 million constant US$ | +3848.8% |
| 2000 | 50.53 million constant US$ | +16.3% |
| 2001 | 66.64 million constant US$ | +31.9% |
| 2002 | 92.09 million constant US$ | +38.2% |
| 2003 | 156.46 million constant US$ | +69.9% |
| 2004 | 255.39 million constant US$ | +63.2% |
| 2005 | 370.27 million constant US$ | +45.0% |
| 2006 | 293.22 million constant US$ | -20.8% |
| 2007 | 227.72 million constant US$ | -22.3% |
| 2008 | 179.94 million constant US$ | -21.0% |
| 2009 | 99.28 million constant US$ | -44.8% |
| 2010 | 113.96 million constant US$ | +14.8% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 113.96 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 113.96 million constant US$, 1.0× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 113.96 million constant US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 56.76 million constant US$, 2.0× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports of commodity 1 (constant US$) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +3848.8% | 1.10 million constant US$ | 43.45 million constant US$ |
| 1998 | +2531.8% | 41,811 constant US$ | 1.10 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 34.25 million constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 78.00 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 179.15 million constant US$ | 50.53 million constant US$ | 370.27 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 113.96 million constant US$ | 113.96 million constant US$ | 113.96 million constant US$ | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 1 in Sierra Leone?
- Exports of commodity 1 in Sierra Leone was 113.96 million constant US$ in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 1 recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 370.27 million constant US$ in 2005.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 1 recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant US$ in 1995.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for exports of commodity 1?
- Sierra Leone ranks 23rd out of 44 countries with data for 2010.
- Is exports of commodity 1 rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 125.5%. 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 Exports of commodity 1 (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of commodity 1 in 1987 constant US dollars and fob basis.