Workers' remittances, net in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Workers' remittances, net was 37.07 million BoP, current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Workers' remittances, net in Sierra Leone, 2005–2011
Source: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files. Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, workers' remittances, net in Sierra Leone stood at 37.07 million BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.2% on the previous year and up 1,549.7% over ten years.
Sierra Leone ranks 19th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Workers' remittances, net in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.25 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 2006 | 9.85 million BoP, current US$ | +338.3% |
| 2007 | 39.23 million BoP, current US$ | +298.3% |
| 2008 | 18.35 million BoP, current US$ | -53.2% |
| 2009 | 30.96 million BoP, current US$ | +68.7% |
| 2010 | 32.73 million BoP, current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 37.07 million BoP, current US$ | +13.2% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 37.07 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 35.90 million BoP, current US$, 1.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 37.07 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 48.16 million BoP, current US$, 77% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.13 million BoP, current US$ | 2.25 million BoP, current US$ | 39.23 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | 34.90 million BoP, current US$ | 32.73 million BoP, current US$ | 37.07 million BoP, current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is workers' remittances, net in Sierra Leone?
- Workers' remittances, net in Sierra Leone was 37.07 million BoP, current US$ in 2011, according to International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files.
- What is the highest workers' remittances, net recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 39.23 million BoP, current US$ in 2007.
- What is the lowest workers' remittances, net recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.25 million BoP, current US$ in 2005.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for workers' remittances, net?
- Sierra Leone ranks 19th out of 39 countries with data for 2011.
- Is workers' remittances, net rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,549.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, published as part of Workers' remittances, net (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Workers' remittances are current transfers by migrants who are employed or intend to remain employed for more than a year in another economy in which they are considered residents. Some developing countries classify workers' remittances as a factor income receipt (and thus as a component of GNI). The World Bank adheres to international guidelines in defining GNI, and its classification of workers' remittances may therefore differ from national practices. Data are in current U.S. dollars.