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 130th of 191 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.
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 |
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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 130th out of 191 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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About this data
Milk represents the raw equivalents of all dairy products including cheese, yoghurt, cream and milk consumed as the final product.