Indirect taxes less subsidies (current LCU) in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Indirect taxes less subsidies (current LCU) was 264.12 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Indirect taxes less subsidies in Sierra Leone, 1985–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, indirect taxes less subsidies in Sierra Leone stood at 264.12 billion current LCU.
That represents a change of up 9.8% on the previous year and up 78.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, indirect taxes less subsidies in Sierra Leone peaked at 390.70 billion current LCU in 2007 and was at its lowest, 227.75 million current LCU, in 1985.
Sierra Leone ranks 21st of 51 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Indirect taxes less subsidies (current LCU) in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 227.75 million current LCU | — |
| 1986 | 698.50 million current LCU | +206.7% |
| 1987 | 1.31 billion current LCU | +87.8% |
| 1988 | 2.06 billion current LCU | +57.3% |
| 1989 | 4.27 billion current LCU | +106.8% |
| 1990 | 9.49 billion current LCU | +122.4% |
| 1991 | 19.69 billion current LCU | +107.6% |
| 1992 | 32.62 billion current LCU | +65.6% |
| 1993 | 41.87 billion current LCU | +28.4% |
| 1994 | 48.74 billion current LCU | +16.4% |
| 1995 | 47.99 billion current LCU | -1.5% |
| 1996 | 63.22 billion current LCU | +31.7% |
| 1997 | 33.12 billion current LCU | -47.6% |
| 1998 | 54.38 billion current LCU | +64.2% |
| 1999 | 53.87 billion current LCU | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 104.57 billion current LCU | +94.1% |
| 2001 | 148.23 billion current LCU | +41.7% |
| 2002 | 171.86 billion current LCU | +15.9% |
| 2003 | 207.91 billion current LCU | +21.0% |
| 2004 | 251.40 billion current LCU | +20.9% |
| 2005 | 275.74 billion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 2006 | 332.87 billion current LCU | +20.7% |
| 2007 | 390.70 billion current LCU | +17.4% |
| 2008 | 195.61 billion current LCU | -49.9% |
| 2009 | 215.28 billion current LCU | +10.1% |
| 2010 | 240.51 billion current LCU | +11.7% |
| 2011 | 264.12 billion current LCU | +9.8% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 264.12 billion current LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 106.40 billion current LCU, 2.5× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 264.12 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 128.54 billion current LCU, 2.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.71 billion current LCU | 227.75 million current LCU | 4.27 billion current LCU | 5 |
| 1990s | 40.50 billion current LCU | 9.49 billion current LCU | 63.22 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 229.42 billion current LCU | 104.57 billion current LCU | 390.70 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 252.31 billion current LCU | 240.51 billion current LCU | 264.12 billion current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More science & technology data for Sierra Leone
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 107.88 (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.08 units per person (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 8.93 million (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 123.71 units per square kilometre (2022)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 6.14 % change on previous year (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 8.53 % change on previous year (2022)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 86.32 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is indirect taxes less subsidies in Sierra Leone?
- Indirect taxes less subsidies in Sierra Leone was 264.12 billion current LCU in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest indirect taxes less subsidies recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 390.70 billion current LCU in 2007.
- What is the lowest indirect taxes less subsidies recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 227.75 million current LCU in 1985.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for indirect taxes less subsidies?
- Sierra Leone ranks 21st out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is indirect taxes less subsidies rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 78.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Indirect taxes less subsidies (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Indirect taxes are the sum of indirect taxes less subsidies. Indirect taxes are those taxes payable by producers that relate to the production, sale, purchase or use of the goods and services. Subsidies are grants on the current account made by general government to private enterprises and unincorporated public enterprises. Data are in current local currency.