Primary income receipts in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Primary income receipts was 1.07 million BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary income receipts in Sierra Leone, 1977–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary income receipts in Sierra Leone is 1.07 million BoP, current US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 4,029.9% on the previous year and down 85.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income receipts in Sierra Leone peaked at 43.32 million BoP, current US$ in 2007 and was at its lowest, 25,949 BoP, current US$, in 2023.
That places Sierra Leone 198th out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 832,509 BoP, current US$ | 283,830 BoP, current US$ | 1.83 million BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 265,090 BoP, current US$ | 142,927 BoP, current US$ | 571,539 BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.53 million BoP, current US$ | 688,035 BoP, current US$ | 7.94 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.57 million BoP, current US$ | 1.68 million BoP, current US$ | 43.32 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.48 million BoP, current US$ | 6.35 million BoP, current US$ | 19.81 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.98 million BoP, current US$ | 25,949 BoP, current US$ | 12.70 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Sierra Leone
- Imports of goods and services 4.24 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- External balance on goods and services -12.37 billion current LCU (2025)
- External balance on goods and services -545.92 million current US$ (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 28.2% (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 11.7% (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 2.11 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross capital formation 18.7% (2025)
- Gross capital formation 23.2% (2025)
- External balance on goods and services -7.3% (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 47.70 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary income receipts in Sierra Leone?
- Primary income receipts in Sierra Leone was 1.07 million BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest primary income receipts recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 43.32 million BoP, current US$ in 2007.
- What is the lowest primary income receipts recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,949 BoP, current US$ in 2023.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for primary income receipts?
- Sierra Leone ranks 198th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary income receipts rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 85.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Primary income receipts (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Primary income receipts refer to employee compensation paid to resident workers working abroad and investment income (receipts on direct investment, portfolio investment, other investments, and receipts on reserve assets). This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.