Africa: Sierra Leone’s Economy Shows Resilience, Private Sector Reform Key to Sustained Growth and Jobs

Freetown — Sierra Leone’s economy is showing signs of stability in the face of heightened global challenges, with growth projected at 4.3 percent in 2025 and reaching 4.6 percent by 2027, according to the latest World Bank Sierra Leone Economic Update (SLEU) launched today in Freetown. This outlook is supported by expected improvements in agricultural productivity, expansion in the mining sector, and steady performance in services.

The report, “Enabling the Private Sector for Growth and Job…