Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships was 2.07 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Sierra Leone, 2006–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Sierra Leone stood at 2.07 million.
That represents a change of down 55.2% on the previous year and up 161.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Sierra Leone peaked at 4.61 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 74,851, in 2006.
Sierra Leone ranks 93rd of 146 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.
Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 74,851 | — |
| 2007 | 183,276 | +144.9% |
| 2008 | 106,866 | -41.7% |
| 2009 | 121,686 | +13.9% |
| 2010 | 98,988 | -18.7% |
| 2011 | 1.08 million | +986.5% |
| 2012 | 945,846 | -12.1% |
| 2013 | 1.30 million | +37.4% |
| 2014 | 790,398 | -39.2% |
| 2015 | 1.01 million | +27.8% |
| 2016 | 337,499 | -66.6% |
| 2017 | 2.39 million | +607.4% |
| 2018 | 933,349 | -60.9% |
| 2019 | 2.49 million | +167.2% |
| 2020 | 2.99 million | +19.8% |
| 2021 | 2.02 million | -32.5% |
| 2022 | 2.36 million | +16.9% |
| 2023 | 4.61 million | +95.6% |
| 2024 | 2.07 million | -55.2% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 2.07 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.95 million, 52% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 2.07 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.66 million, 56% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +986.5% | 98,988 | 1.08 million |
| 2017 | +607.4% | 337,499 | 2.39 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 121,670 | 74,851 | 183,276 | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.14 million | 98,988 | 2.49 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.81 million | 2.02 million | 4.61 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 90 Central African Republic 2.19 million compare
- 91 Cape Verde 2.18 million compare
- 92 Turkmenistan 2.17 million compare
- 94 Guinea-Bissau 2.02 million compare
- 95 North Macedonia 1.84 million compare
- 96 Tuvalu 1.81 million compare
More education data for Sierra Leone
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.5 (2012)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.37 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 38,043 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 73,295 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,708 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 92,723 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.16 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.52 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Sierra Leone?
- Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Sierra Leone was 2.07 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 4.61 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 74,851 in 2006.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships?
- Sierra Leone ranks 93rd out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 161.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships, constant US$. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release