Staff movement and duty of careGuarded
Foreign governments advise normal to increased caution.
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Sierra Leone political and security risk assessment
Sierra Leone carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 20 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Africa
Sierra Leone
What is the political and security risk in Sierra Leone right now?
Sierra Leone carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 20 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
Week on week the picture is steady. The main standing risks are foreign government warnings.
On the economic side, real GDP grew 4.6% in 2025 with inflation at 7.5%.
What are the main risks of operating in Sierra Leone?
Protest and civil unrestGuarded
Protests occur but rarely disrupt operations.
Armed conflict and political violenceGuarded
Armed violence is occasional and mostly localized.
What has changed recently in Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone moved unchanged this week and rose 1 point over the last 12 weeks, from 19 to 20.
What happens next? Outlook for the next 1 to 3 months
We assess it is likely that Sierra Leone stays in the Low band through the end of December. It sits 5 points from the Guarded band.
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Likelihood ranges are editorial judgments, not advice.
What does it mean for shipping, supply chains and operations?
Trade equals 49% of GDP (2025 data). Supply chain exposure is mainly to regional and global shocks rather than local events.
Operating conditions are normal. Standard security precautions apply.
Key facts
GDPUS$7.5 billionLatest data, 2025
Real GDP growth4.6%Latest data, 2025
Inflation7.5%Latest data, 2025
Trade49% of GDPLatest data, 2025
Population8.8 millionLatest data, 2025
How has the Sierra Leone threat score moved?
Frequently asked questions
What is the political and security risk in Sierra Leone for business?
Sierra Leone carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 20 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
What are the main geopolitical risks of operating in Sierra Leone?
The main risk drivers are staff movement and duty of care (guarded); protest and civil unrest (guarded); armed conflict and political violence (guarded). Foreign governments advise normal to increased caution.
What is the outlook for Sierra Leone?
We assess it is likely (60 to 75%) that Sierra Leone stays in the Low band through the end of December. It sits 5 points from the Guarded band.
How often is the Sierra Leone risk assessment updated?
The Sierra Leone threat score is updated weekly on the Zed Three World Threat Map, and this assessment is reviewed monthly. It was last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Published by Zed Three, a private, independent risk intelligence company. Assessment last updated Nov 2, 2026. Threat score updated weekly, last on Nov 2, 2026. General analysis for informational purposes, not security, legal or investment advice.
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