Sierra Leone Investment Overview
Sierra Leone is a resource-rich nation with population of 8.8 million and GDP of USD 6.7 billion. SLIEPA promotes investment and exports, focusing on private sector growth and economic diversification. The country offers opportunities in agriculture, mining, tourism, and renewable energy.
Key Economic Indicators
8.8M
População
$6.7B
PIB (USD)
$760
PIB Per Capita
3,20%
Taxa de Crescimento do PIB
Country Profile
Capital
Freetown
Major Cities
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Official Language
English
Currency
Sierra Leonean Leone (LeSLE)
Time Zone
GMT
Região
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Business Climate
Rank #163
Facilidade de Fazer Negócios (Banco Mundial)
Investment Resources
Investment Promotion Agency Leadership
Dr. Hinga Sandy
Investment Opportunities in Sierra Leone
Discover vetted investment opportunities across priority sectors. Currently 1 active opportunities available.
Bumbuna II Hydropower Expansion Project – 60 MW Low-Cost Run-of-River Addition
Setores prioritários de investimento
Explore high-potential sectors for investment in Sierra Leone. These sectors have been identified as priorities by NIB-SL.
Investment Distribution by Sector
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Sierra Leone offers a range of incentives to attract and support foreign and domestic investment. Explore the benefits available for your investment project.
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Contacte NIB-SL para mais detalhesGeneral Investment Benefits in Sierra Leone
Proteção do investimento
Garantias legais e proteção contra nacionalização e expropriação.
Profit Repatriation
Repatriamento integral de lucros, dividendos e capital autorizado.
Equal Treatment
Os investidores estrangeiros são tratados em igualdade com os investidores nacionais ao abrigo da lei.
Dispute Resolution
Acesso à arbitragem internacional para a resolução de litígios de investimento.
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Comprehensive economic indicators and FDI trends for Sierra Leone. Data-driven insights to support your investment decisions.
Principais Indicadores Económicos
8.8M
População
Tamanho do Mercado$6.7B
PIB (USD)
Economic Output3,20%
Crescimento do PIB
Annual Rate$760
PIB Per Capita
Per PersonFDI Distribution by Sector
Business Climate Rankings
Facilidade de Fazer Negócios
Classificação Global do Banco Mundial
Trade & Export Performance
Indústrias Principais
Mining (Diamonds, Iron Ore), Agriculture, Fisheries, Tourism
Trade Agreements
ECOWAS, AfCFTA, WTO
Trade Volume
Exports: $1400M
Imports: $2100M
Data Sources & Notes
Economic data sourced from: World Bank, IMF, UNCTAD, National Statistics Bureau, NIB-SL, and other official sources. Data is updated regularly but may be subject to revisions.
Last Updated: Maio 2026
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