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
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Sierra Leone, 2002–2017
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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More economy & growth data for Sierra Leone
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.55 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.53 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 17.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1588 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 134.42 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate 18.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP 3.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per capita 3,046 current LCU per person (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 3.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.983 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
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?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.