Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct was 8.13 Percent per annum in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
8.13 Percent per annum
Change on year
down 18.3%
World rank
12th
of 36 countries
All-time high
35.55 Percent per annum
in 2014
All-time low
7.25 Percent per annum
in 2006
Years of data
16
2002–2017

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Sierra Leone, 2002–2017

102030402002200920172002: 10.8 Percent per annum2003: 22.5 Percent per annum2004: 16 Percent per annum2005: 12.6 Percent per annum2006: 7.2 Percent per annum2007: 22.9 Percent per annum2008: 13.8 Percent per annum2009: 10.2 Percent per annum2010: 12.2 Percent per annum2011: 24.4 Percent per annum2012: 13.2 Percent per annum2013: 31.1 Percent per annum2014: 35.5 Percent per annum2015: 9.5 Percent per annum2016: 10 Percent per annum2017: 8.1 Percent per annum

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percent per annum.

Analysis

Sierra Leone recorded 8.13 Percent per annum for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in 2017.

The figure is down 18.3% on the previous year and down 64.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Sierra Leone peaked at 35.55 Percent per annum in 2014 and was at its lowest, 7.25 Percent per annum, in 2006.

That places Sierra Leone 12th out of 36 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Sierra Leone, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment in Sierra Leone, 2002 to 2017.
Year Percent per annum Change
2002 10.8 Percent per annum
2003 22.48 Percent per annum +108.3%
2004 16.05 Percent per annum -28.6%
2005 12.57 Percent per annum -21.7%
2006 7.25 Percent per annum -42.3%
2007 22.88 Percent per annum +215.6%
2008 13.78 Percent per annum -39.7%
2009 10.22 Percent per annum -25.9%
2010 12.24 Percent per annum +19.8%
2011 24.41 Percent per annum +99.4%
2012 13.21 Percent per annum -45.9%
2013 31.11 Percent per annum +135.5%
2014 35.55 Percent per annum +14.3%
2015 9.48 Percent per annum -73.3%
2016 9.95 Percent per annum +5.0%
2017 8.13 Percent per annum -18.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 14.5 Percent per annum 7.25 Percent per annum 22.88 Percent per annum 8
2010s 18.01 Percent per annum 8.13 Percent per annum 35.55 Percent per annum 8

Countries ranked near Sierra Leone

  1. 9 Zambia 8.65 Percent per annum compare
  2. 10 Liberia 8.39 Percent per annum compare
  3. 11 Egypt 8.17 Percent per annum compare
  4. 13 Namibia 6.96 Percent per annum compare
  5. 14 Cameroon 6.86 Percent per annum compare
  6. 15 Malawi 6.6 Percent per annum compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Sierra Leone?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Sierra Leone was 8.13 Percent per annum in 2017, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Sierra Leone?
The highest recorded value was 35.55 Percent per annum in 2014.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Sierra Leone?
The lowest recorded value was 7.25 Percent per annum in 2006.
How does Sierra Leone rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct?
Sierra Leone ranks 12th out of 36 countries with data for 2017.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
Over the last ten years it is down 64.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
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Indicator
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment
Unit
Percent per annum
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 22 shows indicators of returns on direct investments, as a percentage of GDP and in US dollars. Includes investment liabilities, debit, assets, and credit, and returns on inward and outward flows of investments.