Other capital flows, net (BoP, current US$) in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Other capital flows, net (BoP, current US$) was -89.84 million BoP, current US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2009)
-89.84 million BoP, current US$
Change on year
down 6.6%
World rank
28th
of 51 countries
All-time high
82.10 million BoP, current US$
in 2006
All-time low
-487.50 million BoP, current US$
in 2001
Years of data
30
1980–2009
Other capital flows, net in Sierra Leone, 1980–2009
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2009, other capital flows, net in Sierra Leone stood at -89.84 million BoP, current US$.
That represents a change of down 6.6% on the previous year and down 591.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other capital flows, net in Sierra Leone peaked at 82.10 million BoP, current US$ in 2006 and was at its lowest, -487.50 million BoP, current US$, in 2001.
Sierra Leone ranks 28th of 51 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other capital flows, net (BoP, current US$) in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | -57.48 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 2.41 million BoP, current US$ | -104.2% |
| 1982 | -5.71 million BoP, current US$ | -337.0% |
| 1983 | -39.41 million BoP, current US$ | +590.9% |
| 1984 | -24.16 million BoP, current US$ | -38.7% |
| 1985 | -20.80 million BoP, current US$ | -13.9% |
| 1986 | 37.77 million BoP, current US$ | -281.6% |
| 1987 | -21.08 million BoP, current US$ | -155.8% |
| 1988 | -126.40 million BoP, current US$ | +499.5% |
| 1989 | -68.00 million BoP, current US$ | -46.2% |
| 1990 | 1.33 million BoP, current US$ | -102.0% |
| 1991 | -21.84 million BoP, current US$ | -1736.3% |
| 1992 | -277.26 million BoP, current US$ | +1169.5% |
| 1993 | -14.99 million BoP, current US$ | -94.6% |
| 1994 | -15.45 million BoP, current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1995 | -411.39 million BoP, current US$ | +2563.0% |
| 1996 | -37.44 million BoP, current US$ | -90.9% |
| 1997 | -54.31 million BoP, current US$ | +45.1% |
| 1998 | -49.07 million BoP, current US$ | -9.6% |
| 1999 | 18.27 million BoP, current US$ | -137.2% |
| 2000 | -52.58 million BoP, current US$ | -387.8% |
| 2001 | -487.50 million BoP, current US$ | +827.2% |
| 2002 | -87.56 million BoP, current US$ | -82.0% |
| 2003 | -53.76 million BoP, current US$ | -38.6% |
| 2004 | -191.49 million BoP, current US$ | +256.2% |
| 2005 | -115.00 million BoP, current US$ | -39.9% |
| 2006 | 82.10 million BoP, current US$ | -171.4% |
| 2007 | -216.43 million BoP, current US$ | -363.6% |
| 2008 | -84.26 million BoP, current US$ | -61.1% |
| 2009 | -89.84 million BoP, current US$ | +6.6% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's -89.84 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is -1.70 million BoP, current US$, 52.8× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's -89.84 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -1.70 million BoP, current US$, 52.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other capital flows, net (BoP, current US$) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | -2563.0% | -15.45 million BoP, current US$ | -411.39 million BoP, current US$ |
| 1991 | -1736.3% | 1.33 million BoP, current US$ | -21.84 million BoP, current US$ |
| 1992 | -1169.5% | -21.84 million BoP, current US$ | -277.26 million BoP, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -32.29 million BoP, current US$ | -126.40 million BoP, current US$ | 37.77 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | -86.22 million BoP, current US$ | -411.39 million BoP, current US$ | 18.27 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -129.63 million BoP, current US$ | -487.50 million BoP, current US$ | 82.10 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 25 Sao Tome and Principe -30.21 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 26 Djibouti -53.00 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 27 Gambia -65.83 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 29 Central African Republic -99.25 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 30 Libya -142.09 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 31 Senegal -157.87 million BoP, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other capital flows, net in Sierra Leone?
- Other capital flows, net in Sierra Leone was -89.84 million BoP, current US$ in 2009, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest other capital flows, net recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 82.10 million BoP, current US$ in 2006.
- What is the lowest other capital flows, net recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was -487.50 million BoP, current US$ in 2001.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for other capital flows, net?
- Sierra Leone ranks 28th out of 51 countries with data for 2009.
- Is other capital flows, net rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 591.8%. 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 Other capital flows, net (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The sum of short-term capital, net errors and omissions, and capital transactions not included elsewhere. Data denominated in current U.S. dollars.