SDR Allocation, US dollar in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: SDR Allocation, US dollar was 408.51 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
408.51 million
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
122nd
of 194 countries
All-time high
417.48 million
in 2021
All-time low
0
in 1945
Years of data
81
1945–2025
SDR Allocation, US dollar in Sierra Leone, 1945–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2025, sdr allocation, us dollar in Sierra Leone stood at 408.51 million.
The figure is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 196.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdr allocation, us dollar in Sierra Leone peaked at 417.48 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1945.
That places Sierra Leone 122nd out of 194 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
SDR Allocation, US dollar in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 0 | — |
| 1946 | 0 | — |
| 1947 | 0 | — |
| 1948 | 0 | — |
| 1949 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 0 | — |
| 1956 | 0 | — |
| 1957 | 0 | — |
| 1958 | 0 | — |
| 1959 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 2.52 million | — |
| 1971 | 5.65 million | +124.0% |
| 1972 | 8.51 million | +50.8% |
| 1973 | 9.46 million | +11.1% |
| 1974 | 9.60 million | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 9.18 million | -4.4% |
| 1976 | 9.11 million | -0.8% |
| 1977 | 9.52 million | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 10.21 million | +7.3% |
| 1979 | 14.57 million | +42.6% |
| 1980 | 18.23 million | +25.1% |
| 1981 | 20.32 million | +11.5% |
| 1982 | 19.26 million | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 18.28 million | -5.1% |
| 1984 | 17.11 million | -6.4% |
| 1985 | 19.18 million | +12.1% |
| 1986 | 21.36 million | +11.4% |
| 1987 | 24.77 million | +16.0% |
| 1988 | 23.50 million | -5.1% |
| 1989 | 22.95 million | -2.3% |
| 1990 | 24.84 million | +8.3% |
| 1991 | 24.98 million | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 24.01 million | -3.9% |
| 1993 | 23.98 million | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 25.48 million | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 25.95 million | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 25.10 million | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 23.55 million | -6.2% |
| 1998 | 24.58 million | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 23.96 million | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 22.74 million | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 21.94 million | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 23.73 million | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 25.94 million | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 27.11 million | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 24.95 million | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 26.26 million | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 27.58 million | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 26.89 million | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 155.99 million | +480.2% |
| 2010 | 153.24 million | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 152.77 million | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 152.93 million | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 153.24 million | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 144.16 million | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 137.89 million | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 133.77 million | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 141.71 million | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 138.39 million | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 137.60 million | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 143.31 million | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 417.48 million | +191.3% |
| 2022 | 396.98 million | -4.9% |
| 2023 | 400.21 million | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 389.01 million | -2.8% |
| 2025 | 408.51 million | +5.0% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 408.51 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 387.91 million, 1.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 408.51 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 352.41 million, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where SDR Allocation, US dollar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +480.2% | 26.89 million | 155.99 million |
| 2021 | +191.3% | 143.31 million | 417.48 million |
| 1971 | +124.0% | 2.52 million | 5.65 million |
| 1972 | +50.8% | 5.65 million | 8.51 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.83 million | 2.52 million | 14.57 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 20.49 million | 17.11 million | 24.77 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.64 million | 23.55 million | 25.95 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 38.31 million | 21.94 million | 155.99 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 144.57 million | 133.77 million | 153.24 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 359.25 million | 143.31 million | 417.48 million | 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)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0278 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 23.51 units per person (2025)
- Lending to the IMF (GRA), SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0547 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 46.32 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdr allocation, us dollar in Sierra Leone?
- Sdr allocation, us dollar in Sierra Leone was 408.51 million in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest sdr allocation, us dollar recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 417.48 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest sdr allocation, us dollar recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1945.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for sdr allocation, us dollar?
- Sierra Leone ranks 122nd out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is sdr allocation, us dollar rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 196.3%. 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 SDR Allocation, US dollar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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