Merchandise imports in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Merchandise imports was 8.54 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
8.54 billion constant US$
Change on year
up 229.9%
World rank
9th
of 45 countries
All-time high
8.54 billion constant US$
in 2011
All-time low
49.71 million constant US$
in 1999
Years of data
22
1990–2011
Merchandise imports in Sierra Leone, 1990–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise imports in Sierra Leone is 8.54 billion constant US$, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is up 229.9% on the previous year and up 4,389.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports in Sierra Leone peaked at 8.54 billion constant US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 49.71 million constant US$, in 1999.
Sierra Leone ranks 9th of 45 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 154.80 million constant US$ | — |
| 1991 | 158.30 million constant US$ | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 158.22 million constant US$ | -0.0% |
| 1993 | 147.93 million constant US$ | -6.5% |
| 1994 | 142.65 million constant US$ | -3.6% |
| 1995 | 132.13 million constant US$ | -7.4% |
| 1996 | 186.66 million constant US$ | +41.3% |
| 1997 | 125.87 million constant US$ | -32.6% |
| 1998 | 57.91 million constant US$ | -54.0% |
| 1999 | 49.71 million constant US$ | -14.2% |
| 2000 | 78.60 million constant US$ | +58.1% |
| 2001 | 190.20 million constant US$ | +142.0% |
| 2002 | 367.70 million constant US$ | +93.3% |
| 2003 | 564.54 million constant US$ | +53.5% |
| 2004 | 473.05 million constant US$ | -16.2% |
| 2005 | 542.05 million constant US$ | +14.6% |
| 2006 | 880.29 million constant US$ | +62.4% |
| 2007 | 1.03 billion constant US$ | +16.9% |
| 2008 | 1.14 billion constant US$ | +10.7% |
| 2009 | 1.50 billion constant US$ | +31.8% |
| 2010 | 2.59 billion constant US$ | +72.4% |
| 2011 | 8.54 billion constant US$ | +229.9% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 8.54 billion constant US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.03 billion constant US$, 8.3× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 8.54 billion constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.26 billion constant US$, 6.8× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 131.42 million constant US$ | 49.71 million constant US$ | 186.66 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 676.55 million constant US$ | 78.60 million constant US$ | 1.50 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.56 billion constant US$ | 2.59 billion constant US$ | 8.54 billion constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports in Sierra Leone?
- Merchandise imports in Sierra Leone was 8.54 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise imports recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 8.54 billion constant US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 49.71 million constant US$ in 1999.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for merchandise imports?
- Sierra Leone ranks 9th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise imports rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,389.4%. 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 Merchandise imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total merchandise imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.