Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index was -0.49 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index in Sierra Leone, 2010–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index in Sierra Leone stood at -0.49.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 144.1% on the previous year and down 28.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index in Sierra Leone peaked at 1.92 in 2015 and was at its lowest, -5.34, in 2019.
That places Sierra Leone 154th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.53 | — |
| 2011 | 0.23 | -56.6% |
| 2012 | -0.41 | -278.3% |
| 2013 | -0.3 | -26.8% |
| 2014 | -0.38 | +26.7% |
| 2015 | 1.92 | -605.3% |
| 2016 | 0.74 | -61.5% |
| 2017 | 0.46 | -37.8% |
| 2018 | 0.27 | -41.3% |
| 2019 | -5.34 | -2077.8% |
| 2020 | 0.12 | -102.2% |
| 2021 | 1.11 | +825.0% |
| 2022 | 0.75 | -32.4% |
| 2023 | 1.11 | +48.0% |
| 2024 | -0.49 | -144.1% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's -0.49 is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.04. (21 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's -0.49 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.21. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index in Sierra Leone changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -2077.8% | 0.27 | -5.34 |
| 2021 | +825.0% | 0.12 | 1.11 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -0.228 | -5.34 | 1.92 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.52 | -0.49 | 1.11 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More agriculture & rural data for Sierra Leone
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2954 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 250 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5407 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 29.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 29.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 9.4% (2018)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.6% (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index in Sierra Leone?
- Indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index in Sierra Leone was -0.49 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 1.92 in 2015.
- What is the lowest indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.34 in 2019.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index?
- Sierra Leone ranks 154th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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