Milk production in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Milk production was 153,285 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Milk 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
The most recent figure for milk production in Sierra Leone is 153,285 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and down 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, milk production in Sierra Leone peaked at 166,727 tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 11,500 tonnes, in 1961.
Sierra Leone ranks 131st of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Milk production in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 11,500 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 12,250 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1963 | 13,000 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1964 | 13,500 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1965 | 14,000 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1966 | 14,500 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1967 | 14,750 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1968 | 15,000 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1969 | 15,250 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1970 | 15,500 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1971 | 15,750 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1972 | 16,000 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1973 | 16,250 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1974 | 16,500 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 16,750 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1976 | 17,000 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1977 | 17,250 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1978 | 17,500 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1979 | 17,750 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1980 | 18,250 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1981 | 19,000 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1982 | 19,500 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1983 | 18,500 tonnes | -5.1% |
| 1984 | 17,250 tonnes | -6.8% |
| 1985 | 17,250 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 17,250 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 17,250 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 17,250 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 17,250 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 17,250 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 95,337 tonnes | +452.7% |
| 1992 | 98,126 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 100,916 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 103,707 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1995 | 102,333 tonnes | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 87,073 tonnes | -14.9% |
| 1997 | 75,983 tonnes | -12.7% |
| 1998 | 75,993 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 55,200 tonnes | -27.4% |
| 2000 | 55,208 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 44,130 tonnes | -20.1% |
| 2002 | 44,136 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 48,299 tonnes | +9.4% |
| 2004 | 55,238 tonnes | +14.4% |
| 2005 | 73,289 tonnes | +32.7% |
| 2006 | 102,489 tonnes | +39.8% |
| 2007 | 91,761 tonnes | -10.5% |
| 2008 | 106,230 tonnes | +15.8% |
| 2009 | 131,769 tonnes | +24.0% |
| 2010 | 148,510 tonnes | +12.7% |
| 2011 | 162,474 tonnes | +9.4% |
| 2012 | 165,286 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 165,309 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 166,727 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 155,375 tonnes | -6.8% |
| 2016 | 146,415 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 139,055 tonnes | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 133,920 tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 136,973 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 142,546 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2021 | 161,305 tonnes | +13.2% |
| 2022 | 146,937 tonnes | -8.9% |
| 2023 | 150,615 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 153,285 tonnes | +1.8% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 153,285 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 411,155 tonnes, 37% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 153,285 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 188,438 tonnes, 81% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Milk production in Sierra Leone changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +452.7% | 17,250 tonnes | 95,337 tonnes |
| 2006 | +39.8% | 73,289 tonnes | 102,489 tonnes |
| 2005 | +32.7% | 55,238 tonnes | 73,289 tonnes |
| 1999 | -27.4% | 75,993 tonnes | 55,200 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13,750 tonnes | 11,500 tonnes | 15,250 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 16,625 tonnes | 15,500 tonnes | 17,750 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 17,875 tonnes | 17,250 tonnes | 19,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 81,192 tonnes | 17,250 tonnes | 103,707 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 75,255 tonnes | 44,130 tonnes | 131,769 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 152,004 tonnes | 133,920 tonnes | 166,727 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 150,938 tonnes | 142,546 tonnes | 161,305 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More reference data data for Sierra Leone
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0238 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4498 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.5935 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.5935 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0797 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.044 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6534 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is milk production in Sierra Leone?
- Milk production in Sierra Leone was 153,285 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 milk production recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 166,727 tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest milk production recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,500 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for milk production?
- Sierra Leone ranks 131st out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is milk production rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.1%. 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 Milk production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Milk represents the raw equivalents of all dairy products including cheese, yoghurt, cream and milk consumed as the final product.