Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre was 6,868 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6,868 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 20.6%
World rank
154th
of 180 countries
All-time high
13,105 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre
in 2021
All-time low
51.62 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre
in 1989
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre in Sierra Leone, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre in Sierra Leone stood at 6,868 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre.
The figure is down 20.6% on the previous year and down 6.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre in Sierra Leone peaked at 13,105 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 2021 and was at its lowest, 51.62 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre, in 1989.
That places Sierra Leone 154th out of 180 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 385.15 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 440.56 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +14.4% |
| 1963 | 450.26 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1964 | 283.24 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -37.1% |
| 1965 | 313.66 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +10.7% |
| 1966 | 277.08 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -11.7% |
| 1967 | 220.28 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -20.5% |
| 1968 | 380.99 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +73.0% |
| 1969 | 490.44 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +28.7% |
| 1970 | 545.3 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 1971 | 532.11 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 1972 | 643.56 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +20.9% |
| 1973 | 717.31 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +11.5% |
| 1974 | 756.77 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1975 | 393.63 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -48.0% |
| 1976 | 349.19 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -11.3% |
| 1977 | 462.74 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +32.5% |
| 1978 | 481.94 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1979 | 646.99 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +34.2% |
| 1980 | 423.94 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -34.5% |
| 1981 | 220.98 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -47.9% |
| 1982 | 116.78 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -47.2% |
| 1983 | 224.5 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +92.2% |
| 1984 | 107.36 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -52.2% |
| 1985 | 149.93 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +39.7% |
| 1986 | 189.18 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +26.2% |
| 1987 | 87.67 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -53.7% |
| 1988 | 102.89 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +17.4% |
| 1989 | 51.62 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -49.8% |
| 1990 | 75.21 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +45.7% |
| 1991 | 133.4 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +77.4% |
| 1992 | 262.19 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +96.6% |
| 1993 | 401.29 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +53.1% |
| 1994 | 563.03 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +40.3% |
| 1995 | 479.61 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -14.8% |
| 1996 | 368.41 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -23.2% |
| 1997 | 532.9 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +44.6% |
| 1998 | 607.61 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +14.0% |
| 1999 | 546.89 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -10.0% |
| 2000 | 681.73 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +24.7% |
| 2001 | 710.88 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 1,173 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +65.1% |
| 2003 | 922.93 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -21.3% |
| 2004 | 1,733 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +87.8% |
| 2005 | 2,362 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +36.3% |
| 2006 | 2,548 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 2007 | 3,000 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +17.7% |
| 2008 | 3,050 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 5,610 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +83.9% |
| 2010 | 5,666 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 6,084 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 2012 | 6,622 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 7,378 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +11.4% |
| 2014 | 8,323 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +12.8% |
| 2015 | 8,022 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 6,889 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -14.1% |
| 2017 | 7,608 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 2018 | 6,944 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -8.7% |
| 2019 | 7,345 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 2020 | 9,805 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +33.5% |
| 2021 | 13,105 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +33.7% |
| 2022 | 8,652 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -34.0% |
| 2023 | 6,868 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -20.6% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 6,868 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre is above the median for low income countries, which is 4,021 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre, 1.7× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 6,868 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,587 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre, 1.0× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 360.19 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 220.28 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 490.44 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 552.95 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 349.19 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 756.77 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 167.49 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 51.62 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 423.94 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 397.05 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 75.21 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 607.61 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,179 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 681.73 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 5,610 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,088 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 5,666 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 8,323 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,607 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 6,868 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 13,105 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 151 Australia 8,022 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 152 Guinea 7,680 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 153 Laos 7,668 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 155 Malawi 6,306 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 156 Tanzania 5,701 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 157 Gabon 5,617 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
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$), annual growth rate -12.59 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre in Sierra Leone?
- Total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre in Sierra Leone was 6,868 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 13,105 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 2021.
- What is the lowest total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.62 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 1989.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre?
- Sierra Leone ranks 154th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Total reserves International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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Total reserves (includes gold, current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.