Military expenditure in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Military expenditure was 817.89 million current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Military expenditure in Sierra Leone, 1960–2024
Source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, military expenditure in Sierra Leone stood at 817.89 million current LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 270.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure in Sierra Leone peaked at 824.10 million current LCU in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,379 current LCU, in 1961.
Sierra Leone ranks 146th of 167 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,807 current LCU | 1,379 current LCU | 2,748 current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 6,035 current LCU | 3,133 current LCU | 11,400 current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 155,510 current LCU | 16,700 current LCU | 861,000 current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.26 million current LCU | 1.88 million current LCU | 30.67 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 69.18 million current LCU | 48.77 million current LCU | 89.40 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 191.66 million current LCU | 99.70 million current LCU | 291.03 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 598.58 million current LCU | 319.60 million current LCU | 824.10 million current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More public sector data for Sierra Leone
- Arms imports 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2016)
- Military expenditure 0.5% (2024)
- Military expenditure 36.45 million current USD (2024)
- Armed forces personnel, total 9,000 (2020)
- Armed forces personnel 0.4% (2020)
- Statistical performance indicators (SPI): Pillar 1 data use score 70 scale 0-100 (2024)
- Intentional homicides 2.22 per 100,000 people (2020)
- Statistical performance indicators (SPI): Pillar 3 data products score 68.65 scale 0-100 (2024)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 29.5% (2025)
- Military expenditure 0.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure in Sierra Leone?
- Military expenditure in Sierra Leone was 817.89 million current LCU in 2024, according to SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest military expenditure recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 824.10 million current LCU in 2023.
- What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,379 current LCU in 1961.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for military expenditure?
- Sierra Leone ranks 146th out of 167 countries with data for 2024.
- Is military expenditure rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 270.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), published as part of Military expenditure (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Military expenditure in local currency at current prices (by calendar year)