Sierra Leone anticipates a reduction in its debt-to-GDP ratio, expecting it to average 82.4% between 2024-27 from an estimated 99%. The country’s total public debt was 51.7 bln leones at year-end, with external debt comprising 35.7 bln. The decline in public debt is predicted based on expectations of economic expansion, an increase in exports, rising domestic revenue, and a narrowing budget deficit in the medium term.