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Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone · SLE · Africa

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Risk Score

Guarded→ Stable

Risk Factors

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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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