Pea production in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Pea production was 3,754 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,754 tonnes
Change on year
down 2.3%
World rank
62nd
of 100 countries
All-time high
3,843 tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
750 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Pea 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
In 2024, pea production in Sierra Leone stood at 3,754 tonnes.
The figure is down 2.3% on the previous year and up 23.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pea production in Sierra Leone peaked at 3,843 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 750 tonnes, in 1961.
Sierra Leone ranks 62nd of 100 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.
Pea production in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 750 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 800 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1963 | 850 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1964 | 900 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1965 | 1,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1966 | 800 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 1967 | 800 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 800 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 800 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 800 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 800 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 800 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 800 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 900 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1975 | 900 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 900 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 1,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1978 | 1,050 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1979 | 1,100 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 1,120 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1981 | 1,150 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1982 | 1,300 tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1983 | 1,380 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1984 | 1,250 tonnes | -9.4% |
| 1985 | 1,450 tonnes | +16.0% |
| 1986 | 1,500 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 1,520 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1988 | 1,560 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1989 | 1,600 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1990 | 1,650 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1991 | 1,700 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1992 | 1,680 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1993 | 1,596 tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1994 | 1,600 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 1,560 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1996 | 1,534 tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1997 | 1,496 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1998 | 1,454 tonnes | -2.8% |
| 1999 | 1,360 tonnes | -6.5% |
| 2000 | 1,020 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 2001 | 1,150 tonnes | +12.7% |
| 2002 | 1,200 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 1,300 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2004 | 1,500 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 2005 | 1,800 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2006 | 1,900 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 2,000 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 2,100 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 2,500 tonnes | +19.0% |
| 2010 | 2,600 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 2,700 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 2,800 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 2,900 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 3,033 tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 3,329 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 2016 | 3,087 tonnes | -7.3% |
| 2017 | 3,092 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 3,194 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 3,124 tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 3,293 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2021 | 3,457 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 3,574 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 3,843 tonnes | +7.5% |
| 2024 | 3,754 tonnes | -2.3% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 3,754 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 12,190 tonnes, 31% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 3,754 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9,050 tonnes, 41% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 833.33 tonnes | 750 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 905 tonnes | 800 tonnes | 1,100 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,383 tonnes | 1,120 tonnes | 1,600 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,563 tonnes | 1,360 tonnes | 1,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,647 tonnes | 1,020 tonnes | 2,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,986 tonnes | 2,600 tonnes | 3,329 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,584 tonnes | 3,293 tonnes | 3,843 tonnes | 5 |
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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 pea production in Sierra Leone?
- Pea production in Sierra Leone was 3,754 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 pea production recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 3,843 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest pea production recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 750 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for pea production?
- Sierra Leone ranks 62nd out of 100 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pea production rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.8%. 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 Pea production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Pea production is measured in tonnes.