PPP conversion factor for private consumption in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: PPP conversion factor for private consumption was 6.93 LCU per international $ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
PPP conversion factor for private consumption in Sierra Leone, 2006–2025
Source: ICP, Eurostat PPP Programme, and OECD PPP Programme, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in LCU per international $.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ppp conversion factor for private consumption in Sierra Leone is 6.93 LCU per international $, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is up 4.7% on the previous year and up 272.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ppp conversion factor for private consumption in Sierra Leone peaked at 6.93 LCU per international $ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.37 LCU per international $, in 2006.
Sierra Leone ranks 101st of 204 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
PPP conversion factor for private consumption in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | LCU per international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1.37 LCU per international $ | — |
| 2007 | 1.49 LCU per international $ | +8.6% |
| 2008 | 1.55 LCU per international $ | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 1.67 LCU per international $ | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 1.76 LCU per international $ | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 1.83 LCU per international $ | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 1.79 LCU per international $ | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 1.83 LCU per international $ | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 1.82 LCU per international $ | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 1.86 LCU per international $ | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 1.94 LCU per international $ | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 2.17 LCU per international $ | +12.1% |
| 2018 | 2.41 LCU per international $ | +10.8% |
| 2019 | 2.65 LCU per international $ | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 2.95 LCU per international $ | +11.1% |
| 2021 | 3.17 LCU per international $ | +7.5% |
| 2022 | 3.73 LCU per international $ | +17.8% |
| 2023 | 5.3 LCU per international $ | +41.8% |
| 2024 | 6.62 LCU per international $ | +24.9% |
| 2025 | 6.93 LCU per international $ | +4.7% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 6.93 LCU per international $ is below the median for low income countries, which is 211.17 LCU per international $, 3% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 6.93 LCU per international $ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 197.88 LCU per international $, 3% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where PPP conversion factor for private consumption in Sierra Leone changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +41.8% | 3.73 LCU per international $ | 5.3 LCU per international $ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.52 LCU per international $ | 1.37 LCU per international $ | 1.67 LCU per international $ | 4 |
| 2010s | 2.01 LCU per international $ | 1.76 LCU per international $ | 2.65 LCU per international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.78 LCU per international $ | 2.95 LCU per international $ | 6.93 LCU per international $ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -33,272 BoP, current US$ (2010)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2010)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -0.0053 BoP, current US$ per person (2010)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 121.78 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -16.53 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0175 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 14.09 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -12.59 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ppp conversion factor for private consumption in Sierra Leone?
- Ppp conversion factor for private consumption in Sierra Leone was 6.93 LCU per international $ in 2025, according to ICP, Eurostat PPP Programme, and OECD PPP Programme, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest ppp conversion factor for private consumption recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 6.93 LCU per international $ in 2025.
- What is the lowest ppp conversion factor for private consumption recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.37 LCU per international $ in 2006.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for ppp conversion factor for private consumption?
- Sierra Leone ranks 101st out of 204 countries with data for 2025.
- Is ppp conversion factor for private consumption rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 272.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from ICP, Eurostat PPP Programme, and OECD PPP Programme, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of PPP conversion factor for private consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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