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Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone · SLE · Africa
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Risk Score
Guarded→ Stable
Risk Factors
No recent events in pipeline
Overview
Sierra Leone is a West African nation continuing its post-conflict recovery and development efforts. Rich in mineral resources, the country faces challenges in governance, infrastructure, and poverty reduction. The government is focused on improving human capital and diversifying the economy beyond mining.
Leadership
Julius Maada Bio
President
GOVERNMENT: Presidential Republic
Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh
Timothy Musa Kabba
Jusuf Sajah
Economy
GDP
$5.0B
GDP per Capita
$600
GDP Growth
+4.5%
Inflation
15.0%
Unemployment
4.0%
Mining (Diamonds, Rutile, Iron Ore)AgricultureFisheriesServices
Trade
Key Exports
Iron OreDiamondsRutileCocoa BeansFish
Key Imports
Refined PetroleumRiceMachineryPharmaceuticalsMotor Vehicles
Top Partners
ChinaBelgiumNetherlandsIndiaUnited Arab Emirates
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