Exports of commodity 1 (current US$) in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Exports of commodity 1 (current US$) was 129.77 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Exports of commodity 1 in Sierra Leone, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of commodity 1 in Sierra Leone is 129.77 million current US$, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 14.4% on the previous year and up 74.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 1 in Sierra Leone peaked at 182.91 million current US$ in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1995.
That places Sierra Leone 30th out of 50 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of commodity 1 (current US$) in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 25.96 million current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 27.41 million current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1986 | 34.60 million current US$ | +26.2% |
| 1987 | 40.00 million current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1988 | 46.20 million current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1989 | 62.85 million current US$ | +36.0% |
| 1990 | 78.00 million current US$ | +24.1% |
| 1991 | 71.50 million current US$ | -8.3% |
| 1992 | 65.30 million current US$ | -8.7% |
| 1993 | 57.30 million current US$ | -12.3% |
| 1994 | 55.17 million current US$ | -3.7% |
| 1995 | 0 current US$ | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 2.29 million current US$ | — |
| 1997 | 1.43 million current US$ | -37.6% |
| 1998 | 60.19 million current US$ | +4120.9% |
| 1999 | 56.31 million current US$ | -6.4% |
| 2000 | 70.00 million current US$ | +24.3% |
| 2001 | 74.26 million current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2002 | 96.73 million current US$ | +30.3% |
| 2003 | 126.16 million current US$ | +30.4% |
| 2004 | 157.90 million current US$ | +25.2% |
| 2005 | 182.91 million current US$ | +15.8% |
| 2006 | 125.04 million current US$ | -31.6% |
| 2007 | 142.05 million current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2008 | 98.80 million current US$ | -30.4% |
| 2009 | 78.37 million current US$ | -20.7% |
| 2010 | 113.42 million current US$ | +44.7% |
| 2011 | 129.77 million current US$ | +14.4% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 129.77 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 196.16 million current US$, 66% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 129.77 million current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 127.86 million current US$, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports of commodity 1 (current US$) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +4120.9% | 1.43 million current US$ | 60.19 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 39.50 million current US$ | 25.96 million current US$ | 62.85 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 44.75 million current US$ | 0 current US$ | 78.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 115.22 million current US$ | 70.00 million current US$ | 182.91 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 121.59 million current US$ | 113.42 million current US$ | 129.77 million current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 1 in Sierra Leone?
- Exports of commodity 1 in Sierra Leone was 129.77 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 1 recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 182.91 million current US$ in 2005.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 1 recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1995.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for exports of commodity 1?
- Sierra Leone ranks 30th out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
- Is exports of commodity 1 rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.7%. 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 (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of commodity 1 in current US dollars and fob basis.