| Year | ODA received per capita (US$) |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 82 |
| 2013 | 78 |
| 2014 | 110 |
| 2015 | 125 |
| 2016 | 95 |
| 2017 | 88 |
| 2018 | 84 |
| 2019 | 90 |
| 2020 | 98 |
| 2021 | 104 |
| 2022 | 80 |
Sierra Leone's economic recovery following domestic crises has been characterized by moderate real GDP growth, supported by agricultural expansion and mining activities. However, structural challenges persist. The economy is highly vulnerable to external shocks due to its heavy reliance on iron ore and diamond exports. While primary education enrollment rates have risen, healthcare outcomes remain weak, and infrastructure deficits are extensive. The national poverty headcount ratio remains high at around 52% overall, with rural poverty exceeding 60%. High levels of public debt limit the government's capacity to fund essential public services. Inflation has risen, depreciating the Leone and increasing the cost of imported essential goods. Income inequality remains pronounced, with the Gini coefficient remaining high at around 0.54.
With reference to the information provided, assess the likely impact on the Sierra Leonean economy of the change in aid received between 2021 and 2022.
