Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 28.19 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Sierra Leone, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Sierra Leone is 28.19, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.8% on the previous year and up 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Sierra Leone peaked at 51.76 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 13.84, in 2006.
Sierra Leone ranks 30th of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 16.67 | — |
| 2001 | 15.99 | -4.1% |
| 2002 | 16.87 | +5.5% |
| 2003 | 18.24 | +8.1% |
| 2004 | 15.34 | -15.9% |
| 2005 | 16.55 | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 13.84 | -16.4% |
| 2007 | 14.19 | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 15.08 | +6.3% |
| 2009 | 19.75 | +31.0% |
| 2010 | 27.13 | +37.4% |
| 2011 | 51.76 | +90.8% |
| 2012 | 43.44 | -16.1% |
| 2013 | 33.56 | -22.7% |
| 2014 | 44.05 | +31.3% |
| 2015 | 33.03 | -25.0% |
| 2016 | 23.57 | -28.6% |
| 2017 | 27.38 | +16.2% |
| 2018 | 22.88 | -16.4% |
| 2019 | 24.9 | +8.8% |
| 2020 | 20.25 | -18.7% |
| 2021 | 26.65 | +31.6% |
| 2022 | 29.13 | +9.3% |
| 2023 | 35.36 | +21.4% |
| 2024 | 34.89 | -1.3% |
| 2025 | 30.59 | -12.3% |
| 2026 | 28.99 | -5.2% |
| 2027 | 28.19 | -2.8% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 28.19 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 89% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 28.19 is below the median for low income countries, which is 31.7, 89% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.25 | 13.84 | 19.75 | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.17 | 22.88 | 51.76 | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.26 | 20.25 | 35.36 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Sierra Leone?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Sierra Leone was 28.19 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 51.76 in 2011.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.84 in 2006.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Sierra Leone ranks 30th out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.