Primary commodities exports in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Primary commodities exports was 175.49 million constant US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
175.49 million constant US$
Change on year
up 13.2%
World rank
27th
of 35 countries
All-time high
246.17 million constant US$
in 2007
All-time low
27.24 million constant US$
in 2000
Years of data
21
1990–2010
Primary commodities exports in Sierra Leone, 1990–2010
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
Sierra Leone recorded 175.49 million constant US$ for primary commodities exports in 2010.
The figure is up 13.2% on the previous year and up 544.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary commodities exports in Sierra Leone peaked at 246.17 million constant US$ in 2007 and was at its lowest, 27.24 million constant US$, in 2000.
That places Sierra Leone 27th out of 35 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary commodities exports in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 155.46 million constant US$ | — |
| 1991 | 176.03 million constant US$ | +13.2% |
| 1992 | 169.40 million constant US$ | -3.8% |
| 1993 | 113.55 million constant US$ | -33.0% |
| 1994 | 147.33 million constant US$ | +29.7% |
| 1995 | 126.87 million constant US$ | -13.9% |
| 1996 | 68.55 million constant US$ | -46.0% |
| 1997 | 59.45 million constant US$ | -13.3% |
| 1998 | 44.74 million constant US$ | -24.8% |
| 1999 | 29.85 million constant US$ | -33.3% |
| 2000 | 27.24 million constant US$ | -8.7% |
| 2001 | 35.05 million constant US$ | +28.7% |
| 2002 | 47.22 million constant US$ | +34.7% |
| 2003 | 78.75 million constant US$ | +66.8% |
| 2004 | 128.22 million constant US$ | +62.8% |
| 2005 | 185.93 million constant US$ | +45.0% |
| 2006 | 209.77 million constant US$ | +12.8% |
| 2007 | 246.17 million constant US$ | +17.3% |
| 2008 | 227.94 million constant US$ | -7.4% |
| 2009 | 155.07 million constant US$ | -32.0% |
| 2010 | 175.49 million constant US$ | +13.2% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 175.49 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 719.25 million constant US$, 24% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 175.49 million constant US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 175.49 million constant US$, 1.0× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 109.12 million constant US$ | 29.85 million constant US$ | 176.03 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 134.14 million constant US$ | 27.24 million constant US$ | 246.17 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 175.49 million constant US$ | 175.49 million constant US$ | 175.49 million constant US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
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Frequently asked questions
- What is primary commodities exports in Sierra Leone?
- Primary commodities exports in Sierra Leone was 175.49 million constant US$ in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest primary commodities exports recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 246.17 million constant US$ in 2007.
- What is the lowest primary commodities exports recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.24 million constant US$ in 2000.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for primary commodities exports?
- Sierra Leone ranks 27th out of 35 countries with data for 2010.
- Is primary commodities exports rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 544.2%. 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 Primary commodities exports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total Primary Commodities exports in 1987 constant US dollars. Values are in fob basis.