The number of international arrivals in Sierra Leone have increased by 23% annually between 2015 and 2019 to reach 71,000.
Tourism expenditures (in terms of $ exp.) on leisure tourism and business tourism have grown by 18% and 9% annually respectively between 2009-2019.

Sierra Leone is strong in several segments of tourism such as sun & sand, eco-tourism, cultural and business tourism driven by the country’s rich cultural heritage, diverse flora & fauna, and vibrant culture.

The Lungi International Airport in Sierra Leone has several direct flights to and from countries across the Europe, the Middle East & Africa.
The government of Sierra Leone has also introduced Visa on Arrivals for several countries.

Sierra Leone offers a vibrant and eager workforce, expected to reach over 3 million persons by 2024.
Sierra Leone is also very cost-effective, having some of the lowest costs of labour when compared to other West African locations.

The government of Sierra Leone has taken several steps to improve the country’s infrastructure network.
These include building a bridge connecting the airport and the capital, improving the road
network and providing reliable electricity supply.

Sierra Leone has strong macro-economic fundamentals and its economy is expected to rebound strongly post-COVID.
Sierra Leone is one of the most peaceful and politically stable countries in Africa.