Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 7.0% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Sierra Leone, 1964–2024
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Sierra Leone is 7.0%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 9.2% on the previous year and up 32.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Sierra Leone peaked at 9.5% in 1993 and was at its lowest, 2.5%, in 2005.
Sierra Leone ranks 135th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 59 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.8% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 6 |
| 1970s | 5.4% | 4.8% | 6.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.2% | 2.8% | 6.5% | 8 |
| 1990s | 6.3% | 3.0% | 9.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.8% | 2.5% | 7.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.4% | 5.2% | 7.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.2% | 7.0% | 7.7% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More economy & growth data for Sierra Leone
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -7.3% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 7.5% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,166 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 10.28 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,166 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 22.66 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 9.63 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 425.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 5.35 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 236.00 million current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Sierra Leone?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Sierra Leone was 7.0% in 2024, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 9.5% in 1993.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.5% in 2005.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Sierra Leone ranks 135th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.