Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices was 2.92 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
2.92
Change on year
up 2.8%
World rank
169th
of 173 countries
All-time high
12.64
in 2011
All-time low
0.311
in 1998
Years of data
59
1961–2019
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Sierra Leone, 1961–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Sierra Leone is 2.92, measured in 2019.
The figure is up 2.8% on the previous year and up 71.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Sierra Leone peaked at 12.64 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.311, in 1998.
Sierra Leone ranks 169th of 173 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.36 | — |
| 1962 | 3.06 | -8.8% |
| 1963 | 2.85 | -7.0% |
| 1964 | 2.77 | -2.8% |
| 1965 | 2.79 | +0.9% |
| 1966 | 2.78 | -0.4% |
| 1967 | 3.2 | +15.1% |
| 1968 | 3.04 | -5.2% |
| 1969 | 2.91 | -4.0% |
| 1970 | 3.05 | +4.7% |
| 1971 | 2.83 | -7.4% |
| 1972 | 2.57 | -9.0% |
| 1973 | 2.57 | -0.2% |
| 1974 | 2.8 | +9.1% |
| 1975 | 2.85 | +1.9% |
| 1976 | 2.58 | -9.7% |
| 1977 | 2.51 | -2.4% |
| 1978 | 2.69 | +6.9% |
| 1979 | 3.04 | +13.2% |
| 1980 | 3.72 | +22.3% |
| 1981 | 3.39 | -8.9% |
| 1982 | 2.49 | -26.4% |
| 1983 | 2.75 | +10.3% |
| 1984 | 2.42 | -11.9% |
| 1985 | 2.24 | -7.6% |
| 1986 | 2.06 | -8.1% |
| 1987 | 1.6 | -22.2% |
| 1988 | 2.25 | +40.8% |
| 1989 | 2.42 | +7.3% |
| 1990 | 1.76 | -27.3% |
| 1991 | 1.72 | -2.4% |
| 1992 | 1.76 | +2.7% |
| 1993 | 0.7376 | -58.2% |
| 1994 | 1.67 | +126.8% |
| 1995 | 1.31 | -21.7% |
| 1996 | 2.65 | +102.2% |
| 1997 | 0.8954 | -66.2% |
| 1998 | 0.311 | -65.3% |
| 1999 | 0.8959 | +188.1% |
| 2000 | 0.8829 | -1.5% |
| 2001 | 2.36 | +167.8% |
| 2002 | 2.36 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 2.54 | +7.5% |
| 2004 | 2.3 | -9.3% |
| 2005 | 2.55 | +10.5% |
| 2006 | 2.33 | -8.4% |
| 2007 | 2.5 | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 1.76 | -29.7% |
| 2009 | 1.7 | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 9.06 | +433.6% |
| 2011 | 12.64 | +39.5% |
| 2012 | 7.5 | -40.7% |
| 2013 | 4.17 | -44.5% |
| 2014 | 3.89 | -6.5% |
| 2015 | 3.19 | -18.0% |
| 2016 | 2.25 | -29.6% |
| 2017 | 3.95 | +76.0% |
| 2018 | 2.84 | -28.2% |
| 2019 | 2.92 | +2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.97 | 2.77 | 3.36 | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.75 | 2.51 | 3.05 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.53 | 1.6 | 3.72 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.37 | 0.311 | 2.65 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.13 | 0.8829 | 2.55 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.24 | 2.25 | 12.64 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 166 Libya 3.7 compare
- 167 Equatorial Guinea 3.53 compare
- 168 Malawi 3.2 compare
- 170 Eritrea 1.96 compare
- 171 Syrian Arab Republic 1.81 compare
- 172 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 1.76 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)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 5.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 17.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 14,989 current LCU per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 2.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 1.21 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 1,023 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 5.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8412 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Sierra Leone?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Sierra Leone was 2.92 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 12.64 in 2011.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.311 in 1998.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices?
- Sierra Leone ranks 169th out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.