Cassava production in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Cassava production was 2.86 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cassava production in Sierra Leone, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Sierra Leone recorded 2.86 million tonnes for cassava production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 6.8% on the previous year and down 21.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cassava production in Sierra Leone peaked at 3.81 million tonnes in 2013 and was at its lowest, 54,359 tonnes, in 1962.
Sierra Leone ranks 22nd of 101 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 65,981 tonnes | 54,359 tonnes | 83,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 84,990 tonnes | 81,300 tonnes | 90,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 106,830 tonnes | 95,000 tonnes | 117,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 243,390 tonnes | 182,400 tonnes | 309,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.40 million tonnes | 314,400 tonnes | 2.81 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.89 million tonnes | 881,222 tonnes | 3.81 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.63 million tonnes | 1.69 million tonnes | 3.05 million tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cassava production in Sierra Leone?
- Cassava production in Sierra Leone was 2.86 million tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cassava production recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 3.81 million tonnes in 2013.
- What is the lowest cassava production recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 54,359 tonnes in 1962.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for cassava production?
- Sierra Leone ranks 22nd out of 101 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cassava production rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Cassava production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Cassava production is measured in tonnes.