Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by was 51.85 Persons in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
51.85 Persons
Change on year
up 7.0%
World rank
120th
of 156 countries
All-time high
51.85 Persons
in 2022
All-time low
4.77 Persons
in 2014
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by in Sierra Leone, 2000–2022

010203040502000201120222000: 27.1 Persons2001: 26.6 Persons2002: 28.7 Persons2003: 29.1 Persons2004: 27.2 Persons2005: 23.3 Persons2006: 19.7 Persons2007: 16.8 Persons2008: 14.2 Persons2009: 11.7 Persons2010: 9.8 Persons2011: 8.1 Persons2012: 6.9 Persons2013: 5.8 Persons2014: 4.8 Persons2015: 7.9 Persons2016: 14 Persons2017: 23.5 Persons2018: 36.7 Persons2019: 42.7 Persons2020: 46.1 Persons2021: 48.4 Persons2022: 51.8 Persons

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Sierra Leone is 51.85 Persons, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.

The figure is up 7.0% on the previous year and up 652.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Sierra Leone peaked at 51.85 Persons in 2022 and was at its lowest, 4.77 Persons, in 2014.

Sierra Leone ranks 120th of 156 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by in Sierra Leone, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by occupation — Workers in public administration, defence and social security in Sierra Leone, 2000 to 2022.
Year Persons Change
2000 27.14 Persons
2001 26.57 Persons -2.1%
2002 28.74 Persons +8.2%
2003 29.11 Persons +1.3%
2004 27.23 Persons -6.5%
2005 23.27 Persons -14.5%
2006 19.72 Persons -15.3%
2007 16.84 Persons -14.6%
2008 14.16 Persons -15.9%
2009 11.72 Persons -17.2%
2010 9.79 Persons -16.4%
2011 8.1 Persons -17.3%
2012 6.89 Persons -14.9%
2013 5.83 Persons -15.5%
2014 4.77 Persons -18.2%
2015 7.95 Persons +66.8%
2016 14.01 Persons +76.2%
2017 23.52 Persons +67.9%
2018 36.66 Persons +55.9%
2019 42.68 Persons +16.4%
2020 46.14 Persons +8.1%
2021 48.44 Persons +5.0%
2022 51.85 Persons +7.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 22.45 Persons 11.72 Persons 29.11 Persons 10
2010s 16.02 Persons 4.77 Persons 42.68 Persons 10
2020s 48.81 Persons 46.14 Persons 51.85 Persons 3

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  4. 121 Congo 43.65 Persons compare
  5. 122 Nepal 43.13 Persons compare
  6. 123 Bhutan 42.87 Persons compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Sierra Leone?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Sierra Leone was 51.85 Persons in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by recorded in Sierra Leone?
The highest recorded value was 51.85 Persons in 2022.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by recorded in Sierra Leone?
The lowest recorded value was 4.77 Persons in 2014.
How does Sierra Leone rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by?
Sierra Leone ranks 120th out of 156 countries with data for 2022.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
Over the last ten years it is up 652.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by occupation — Workers in public administration, defence and social security. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by occupation — Workers in public administration, defence and social security
Unit
Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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231 places, 5,301 data points, 2000–2022
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 32 shows total employment by sex and within 14 different economic sectors.