Merchandise exports by continent of destination in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Merchandise exports by continent of destination was 0.0% in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports by continent of destination in Sierra Leone, 1971–2014
Source: Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise exports by continent of destination in Sierra Leone is 0.0%, measured in 2014.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 89.7% on the previous year and up 178.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports by continent of destination in Sierra Leone peaked at 0.4% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.
That places Sierra Leone 120th out of 191 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 5 |
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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)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 7.0% (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports by continent of destination in Sierra Leone?
- Merchandise exports by continent of destination in Sierra Leone was 0.0% in 2014, according to Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest merchandise exports by continent of destination recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 0.4% in 2013.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports by continent of destination recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for merchandise exports by continent of destination?
- Sierra Leone ranks 120th out of 191 countries with data for 2014.
- Is merchandise exports by continent of destination rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 178.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Merchandise exports by continent of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures correspond to the value of merchandise exports by continental destination as a share of gross domestic product (GDP). All partner countries are classified into continent groupings according to OWID's classification.