Sierra Leone - Wholesale price index (2010 = 100)
The value for Wholesale price index (2010 = 100) in Sierra Leone was 100.00 as of 1985. As the graph below shows, over the past 15 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 100.00 in 1985 and a minimum value of 4.05 in 1970.
Definition: Wholesale price index refers to a mix of agricultural and industrial goods at various stages of production and distribution, including import duties. The Laspeyres formula is generally used.
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 4.05 |
| 1971 | 4.27 |
| 1972 | 4.75 |
| 1973 | 5.99 |
| 1974 | 7.55 |
| 1975 | 8.82 |
| 1976 | 10.80 |
| 1977 | 12.76 |
| 1978 | 14.93 |
| 1979 | 18.08 |
| 1980 | 22.13 |
| 1981 | 26.99 |
| 1982 | 32.32 |
| 1983 | 46.26 |
| 1984 | 67.03 |
| 1985 | 100.00 |
Statistical Concept and Methodology: Wholesale price indexes are based on the prices at the first commercial transaction of commodities that are important in a country's output or consumption. Prices are farm-gate for agricultural commodities and ex-factory for industrial goods. Preference is given to indexes with the broadest coverage of the economy.
Base Period: 2010
Periodicity: Annual
Classification
Topic: Financial Sector Indicators
Sub-Topic: Exchange rates & prices
