Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Changes in inventories (constant LCU) was 604.83 million constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories in Sierra Leone, 2001–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, changes in inventories in Sierra Leone stood at 604.83 million constant LCU. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 441.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Sierra Leone peaked at 604.83 million constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, -2.03 billion constant LCU, in 2022.
Sierra Leone ranks 59th of 118 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.
Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 66.83 million constant LCU | — |
| 2002 | 119.59 million constant LCU | +79.0% |
| 2003 | 59.13 million constant LCU | -50.6% |
| 2004 | 64.11 million constant LCU | +8.4% |
| 2005 | 64.03 million constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 71.96 million constant LCU | +12.4% |
| 2007 | 76.42 million constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 79.80 million constant LCU | +4.4% |
| 2009 | 78.85 million constant LCU | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 86.21 million constant LCU | +9.3% |
| 2011 | 96.45 million constant LCU | +11.9% |
| 2012 | 530.77 million constant LCU | +450.3% |
| 2013 | 102.69 million constant LCU | -80.7% |
| 2014 | 111.44 million constant LCU | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 111.79 million constant LCU | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 115.56 million constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 116.63 million constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 117.09 million constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 2019 | -603.75 million constant LCU | -615.6% |
| 2020 | -59.84 million constant LCU | -90.1% |
| 2021 | -950.11 million constant LCU | +1487.7% |
| 2022 | -2.03 billion constant LCU | +113.3% |
| 2023 | -50.55 million constant LCU | -97.5% |
| 2024 | 604.83 million constant LCU | -1296.5% |
| 2025 | 604.83 million constant LCU | +0.0% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 604.83 million constant LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 604.83 million constant LCU, 1.0× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 604.83 million constant LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 232.45 million constant LCU, 2.6× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Sierra Leone changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -1487.7% | -59.84 million constant LCU | -950.11 million constant LCU |
| 2024 | +1296.5% | -50.55 million constant LCU | 604.83 million constant LCU |
| 2019 | -615.6% | 117.09 million constant LCU | -603.75 million constant LCU |
| 2012 | +450.3% | 96.45 million constant LCU | 530.77 million constant LCU |
| 2022 | -113.3% | -950.11 million constant LCU | -2.03 billion constant LCU |
| 2023 | +97.5% | -2.03 billion constant LCU | -50.55 million constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 75.64 million constant LCU | 59.13 million constant LCU | 119.59 million constant LCU | 9 |
| 2010s | 78.49 million constant LCU | -603.75 million constant LCU | 530.77 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | -312.95 million constant LCU | -2.03 billion constant LCU | 604.83 million constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Sierra Leone
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -24.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -18.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0324 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 27.41 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -22.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0236 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 20.01 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Sierra Leone?
- Changes in inventories in Sierra Leone was 604.83 million constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest changes in inventories recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 604.83 million constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.03 billion constant LCU in 2022.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for changes in inventories?
- Sierra Leone ranks 59th out of 118 countries with data for 2025.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 441.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Changes in inventories (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Changes in inventories is the value of entries into inventories less the value of withdrawals and less the value of any recurrent losses of goods held in inventories during the accounting period.This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.