Annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure was 0.48 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.48
Change on year
up 172.7%
World rank
118th
of 167 countries
All-time high
250.23
in 2018
All-time low
-19.32
in 2014
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure in Sierra Leone, 2000–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure in Sierra Leone is 0.48, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 172.7% on the previous year and up 318.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure in Sierra Leone peaked at 250.23 in 2018 and was at its lowest, -19.32, in 2014.
Sierra Leone ranks 118th of 167 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.
Annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 51.22 | — |
| 2001 | 9.05 | -82.3% |
| 2002 | 34.31 | +279.1% |
| 2003 | -2.32 | -106.8% |
| 2004 | -7.85 | +238.4% |
| 2005 | 3.87 | -149.3% |
| 2006 | 9.17 | +137.0% |
| 2007 | -11.51 | -225.5% |
| 2008 | 12.71 | -210.4% |
| 2009 | 10.86 | -14.6% |
| 2010 | 4.42 | -59.3% |
| 2011 | 1.31 | -70.4% |
| 2012 | 15.45 | +1079.4% |
| 2013 | -0.22 | -101.4% |
| 2014 | -19.32 | +8681.8% |
| 2015 | 24.19 | -225.2% |
| 2016 | 17.92 | -25.9% |
| 2017 | -4.78 | -126.7% |
| 2018 | 250.23 | -5334.9% |
| 2019 | 2.37 | -99.1% |
| 2020 | 2.66 | +12.2% |
| 2021 | 3.21 | +20.7% |
| 2022 | -0.66 | -120.6% |
| 2023 | 0.48 | -172.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.95 | -11.51 | 51.22 | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.16 | -19.32 | 250.23 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.42 | -0.66 | 3.21 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 115 Philippines 0.55 compare
- 116 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 0.52 compare
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- 119 France 0.47 compare
- 120 Puerto Rico 0.29 compare
- 121 Kuwait 0.26 compare
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)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 11.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.568 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 480.73 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth -30.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth -30.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 8.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 6.69 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 5,664 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure in Sierra Leone?
- Annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure in Sierra Leone was 0.48 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 250.23 in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.32 in 2014.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure?
- Sierra Leone ranks 118th out of 167 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 318.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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