Sesame seed production in Senegal
Senegal: Sesame seed production was 45,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sesame seed production in Senegal, 1994–2024
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 sesame seed production in Senegal is 45,000 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 25.0% on the previous year and up 509.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sesame seed production in Senegal peaked at 60,036 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 660 tonnes, in 2000.
That places Senegal 19th out of 79 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sesame seed production in Senegal, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1,594 tonnes | — |
| 1995 | 2,111 tonnes | +32.4% |
| 1996 | 2,498 tonnes | +18.3% |
| 1997 | 4,216 tonnes | +68.8% |
| 1998 | 1,086 tonnes | -74.2% |
| 1999 | 2,984 tonnes | +174.8% |
| 2000 | 660 tonnes | -77.9% |
| 2001 | 3,591 tonnes | +444.1% |
| 2002 | 2,543 tonnes | -29.2% |
| 2003 | 15,912 tonnes | +525.7% |
| 2004 | 24,130 tonnes | +51.6% |
| 2005 | 31,839 tonnes | +31.9% |
| 2006 | 25,563 tonnes | -19.7% |
| 2007 | 4,331 tonnes | -83.1% |
| 2008 | 11,096 tonnes | +156.2% |
| 2009 | 6,831 tonnes | -38.4% |
| 2010 | 5,270 tonnes | -22.9% |
| 2011 | 3,655 tonnes | -30.6% |
| 2012 | 5,291 tonnes | +44.8% |
| 2013 | 3,689 tonnes | -30.3% |
| 2014 | 7,378 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2015 | 10,376 tonnes | +40.6% |
| 2016 | 10,376 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 11,755 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 2018 | 14,033 tonnes | +19.4% |
| 2019 | 18,552 tonnes | +32.2% |
| 2020 | 36,110 tonnes | +94.6% |
| 2021 | 37,586 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 40,401 tonnes | +7.5% |
| 2023 | 60,036 tonnes | +48.6% |
| 2024 | 45,000 tonnes | -25.0% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 45,000 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9,195 tonnes, 4.9× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 45,000 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 30,772 tonnes, 1.5× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sesame seed production in Senegal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +525.7% | 2,543 tonnes | 15,912 tonnes |
| 2001 | +444.1% | 660 tonnes | 3,591 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,415 tonnes | 1,086 tonnes | 4,216 tonnes | 6 |
| 2000s | 12,650 tonnes | 660 tonnes | 31,839 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,037 tonnes | 3,655 tonnes | 18,552 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 43,827 tonnes | 36,110 tonnes | 60,036 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More reference data data for Senegal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2247 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1649 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7534 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5106 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 17.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 20.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8979 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sesame seed production in Senegal?
- Sesame seed production in Senegal was 45,000 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 sesame seed production recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 60,036 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest sesame seed production recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 660 tonnes in 2000.
- How does Senegal rank for sesame seed production?
- Senegal ranks 19th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sesame seed production rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 509.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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 Sesame seed production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Sesame seed production is measured in tonnes.