Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices was 2,885 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Sierra Leone, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Sierra Leone is 2,885, measured in 2019.
The figure is up 9.9% on the previous year and up 692.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Sierra Leone peaked at 4,177 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.0329, in 1972.
That places Sierra Leone 41st out of 174 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0346 | — |
| 1971 | 0.034 | -1.7% |
| 1972 | 0.0329 | -3.3% |
| 1973 | 0.0382 | +16.1% |
| 1974 | 0.0503 | +31.7% |
| 1975 | 0.0578 | +15.0% |
| 1976 | 0.0597 | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 0.0684 | +14.6% |
| 1978 | 0.0862 | +26.0% |
| 1979 | 0.1134 | +31.6% |
| 1980 | 0.1553 | +37.0% |
| 1981 | 0.1675 | +7.8% |
| 1982 | 0.1481 | -11.5% |
| 1983 | 0.2163 | +46.0% |
| 1984 | 0.311 | +43.8% |
| 1985 | 0.469 | +50.8% |
| 1986 | 0.9549 | +103.6% |
| 1987 | 1.53 | +60.3% |
| 1988 | 3.33 | +117.3% |
| 1989 | 6.69 | +101.1% |
| 1990 | 7.93 | +18.5% |
| 1991 | 13.58 | +71.4% |
| 1992 | 16.21 | +19.3% |
| 1993 | 16.75 | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 31.26 | +86.7% |
| 1995 | 28.27 | -9.6% |
| 1996 | 84.63 | +199.4% |
| 1997 | 21.55 | -74.5% |
| 1998 | 10.58 | -50.9% |
| 1999 | 28.52 | +169.5% |
| 2000 | 33.5 | +17.4% |
| 2001 | 151.16 | +351.3% |
| 2002 | 197.68 | +30.8% |
| 2003 | 242.93 | +22.9% |
| 2004 | 258.24 | +6.3% |
| 2005 | 322.75 | +25.0% |
| 2006 | 337.01 | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 419.6 | +24.5% |
| 2008 | 340.2 | -18.9% |
| 2009 | 363.94 | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 2,372 | +551.8% |
| 2011 | 4,177 | +76.1% |
| 2012 | 3,067 | -26.6% |
| 2013 | 1,778 | -42.0% |
| 2014 | 1,772 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 1,527 | -13.9% |
| 2016 | 1,383 | -9.4% |
| 2017 | 2,749 | +98.8% |
| 2018 | 2,625 | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 2,885 | +9.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0576 | 0.0329 | 0.1134 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.4 | 0.1481 | 6.69 | 10 |
| 1990s | 25.93 | 7.93 | 84.63 | 10 |
| 2000s | 266.7 | 33.5 | 419.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,434 | 1,383 | 4,177 | 10 |
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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)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 475.61 constant LCU per person (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 7.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.257 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 217.51 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 7.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 5.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 4,928 current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 2.9 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Sierra Leone?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Sierra Leone was 2,885 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 4,177 in 2011.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0329 in 1972.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- Sierra Leone ranks 41st out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 692.6%. 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, Current prices, Domestic currency. 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.