Freetown, 31st August, 2026 — Sierra Leone’s central government posted consolidated revenues of NLe5.4 billion in the second quarter of 2026, with Income Tax receipts emerging as the single largest contributor, according to the Accountant General’s Department’s fiscal report prepared under Section 66(2) of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016.
The April–June 2026 report shows that Income Tax collections accounted for NLe2.314 billion, representing 43 percent of total domestic revenue. This dominant performance underscores the critical role of taxation in financing government operations and highlights the growing importance of income‑based contributions to Sierra Leone’s fiscal stability.
While Income Tax led the way, other streams also contributed significantly: Customs and Excise: NLe1.032 billion (19%), Goods and Services Tax (GST): NLe887.2 million (16%), Mineral Resources: NLe438.7 million (8%), Treasury Single Account (TSA): NLe371.8 million (7%), Other Departmental Receipts: NLe298.7 million (6%), Fisheries: NLe30.3 million (1%), Road User Charges: NLe23.5 million (0.4%)
External grants contributed just 0.11 percent (NLe5.8 million), while project receipts added NLe4.1 million, reinforcing the dominance of domestic sources in sustaining government finances.
The Ministry of Finance emphasized that Ministries, Departments, and Agencies executed their budgets in line with Sections 55–65 of the PFM Act, 2016. The quarterly statement provides stakeholders with insights into expenditure patterns and revenue performance, with Income Tax collections standing out as the backbone of fiscal inflows.
