Communications, computer, etc. in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Communications, computer, etc. was 3.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Communications, computer, etc. in Sierra Leone, 1977–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service exports, BoP.
Analysis
In 2024, communications, computer, etc. in Sierra Leone stood at 3.9%.
That represents a change of up 231.8% on the previous year and down 93.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Sierra Leone peaked at 70.4% in 1988 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2005.
Sierra Leone ranks 186th of 197 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Communications, computer, etc. in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | % of service exports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 31.7% | — |
| 1978 | 55.1% | +73.9% |
| 1979 | 38.5% | -30.2% |
| 1980 | 43.1% | +11.9% |
| 1981 | 53.1% | +23.3% |
| 1982 | 40.9% | -23.0% |
| 1983 | 58.7% | +43.6% |
| 1984 | 65.7% | +11.9% |
| 1985 | 51.1% | -22.3% |
| 1986 | 41.3% | -19.0% |
| 1987 | 40.8% | -1.4% |
| 1988 | 70.4% | +72.6% |
| 1989 | 64.3% | -8.7% |
| 1990 | 36.5% | -43.2% |
| 1991 | 25.8% | -29.4% |
| 1992 | 24.6% | -4.5% |
| 1993 | 24.6% | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 18.5% | -24.9% |
| 1995 | 22.7% | +23.2% |
| 1996 | 32.1% | +41.0% |
| 1997 | 56.1% | +74.9% |
| 1998 | 50.0% | -10.8% |
| 1999 | 52.8% | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 32.8% | -38.0% |
| 2001 | 36.0% | +9.8% |
| 2003 | 4.5% | -87.6% |
| 2004 | 2.0% | -54.4% |
| 2005 | 0.2% | -90.2% |
| 2006 | 2.4% | +1091.5% |
| 2007 | 9.3% | +289.8% |
| 2008 | 6.6% | -28.6% |
| 2009 | 49.4% | +647.2% |
| 2010 | 8.3% | -83.3% |
| 2011 | 50.4% | +510.3% |
| 2012 | 58.8% | +16.7% |
| 2013 | 47.2% | -19.7% |
| 2014 | 63.2% | +33.8% |
| 2015 | 57.5% | -8.9% |
| 2016 | 14.1% | -75.5% |
| 2017 | 22.9% | +62.6% |
| 2018 | 21.3% | -7.2% |
| 2019 | 22.5% | +6.0% |
| 2020 | 6.6% | -70.7% |
| 2021 | 5.8% | -12.3% |
| 2022 | 5.2% | -9.9% |
| 2023 | 1.2% | -77.3% |
| 2024 | 3.9% | +231.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 41.8% | 31.7% | 55.1% | 3 |
| 1980s | 52.9% | 40.8% | 70.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | 34.4% | 18.5% | 56.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.9% | 0.2% | 49.4% | 9 |
| 2010s | 36.6% | 8.3% | 63.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.5% | 1.2% | 6.6% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 183 Saint Lucia 4.6% compare
- 184 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 4.4% compare
- 185 Libya 4.2% compare
- 187 Lao People's Democratic Republic 3.6% compare
- 188 Sudan 2.9% compare
- 189 San Marino 2.9% 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 communications, computer, etc. in Sierra Leone?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Sierra Leone was 3.9% in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 70.4% in 1988.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2005.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Sierra Leone ranks 186th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service exports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are services provided by residents to non-residents.