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Economic Overview
Key economic indicators for Sierra Leone
GDP:
$25.671 billion
GDP per Capita:
$3,000
GDP Growth:
5.71%
Inflation:
47.64%
Unemployment:
3.17%
Public Debt:
63.9% of GDP
Political System
Governance structure of Sierra Leone
Government Type:
presidential republic
Head of State:
President Julius Maada BIO (since 27 June 2023) note - the president is chief of state, head of government, and Minister of Defense
Head of Government:
President Julius Maada BIO (since 27 June 2023)
Judiciary:
Superior Court of Judicature (consists of the Supreme Court - at the apex - with the chief justice and 4 other judges, the Court of Appeal with the chief justice and 7 other judges, and the High Court of Justice with the chief justice and 9 other judges); note – the Judicature has jurisdiction in all civil, criminal, and constitutional matters
Administrative Divisions:
4 provinces and 1 area*; Eastern, Northern, North Western, Southern, Western*
Major Political Parties
Not specified
International Relations
Global position and alliances
UN Member:
Yes
EU Member:
No
Diplomatic Presence:
1701 19th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009-1605
Major Alliances and Organizations
AU
Economic Sectors & Trade
Detailed economic breakdown
Major Economic Sectors
Agriculture
29.1% (2023 est.)
Industry
26% (2023 est.)
Services
42% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data
Trade Volume
Exports:
$1.304 billion
Imports:
$2.044 billion
Major Trading Partners
China 67
India 6
Belgium 5
Netherlands 4
Ireland 3
Economic Outlook
Sierra Leone has a 5.71% GDP growth rate with 47.64% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.