Sesame seed production in Senegal

Senegal: Sesame seed production was 45,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
45,000 tonnes
Change on year
down 25.0%
World rank
19th
of 78 countries
All-time high
60,036 tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
660 tonnes
in 2000
Years of data
31
1994–2024

Sesame seed production in Senegal, 1994–2024

020.0k40.0k60.0k1994200920241994: 1.6k tonnes1995: 2.1k tonnes1996: 2.5k tonnes1997: 4.2k tonnes1998: 1.1k tonnes1999: 3.0k tonnes2000: 660 tonnes2001: 3.6k tonnes2002: 2.5k tonnes2003: 15.9k tonnes2004: 24.1k tonnes2005: 31.8k tonnes2006: 25.6k tonnes2007: 4.3k tonnes2008: 11.1k tonnes2009: 6.8k tonnes2010: 5.3k tonnes2011: 3.7k tonnes2012: 5.3k tonnes2013: 3.7k tonnes2014: 7.4k tonnes2015: 10.4k tonnes2016: 10.4k tonnes2017: 11.8k tonnes2018: 14.0k tonnes2019: 18.6k tonnes2020: 36.1k tonnes2021: 37.6k tonnes2022: 40.4k tonnes2023: 60.0k tonnes2024: 45.0k tonnes

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 78 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 16 Uganda 140,000 tonnes compare
  2. 17 Cameroon 75,000 tonnes compare
  3. 18 Mali 51,242 tonnes compare
  4. 20 Mexico 44,112 tonnes compare
  5. 21 Egypt 41,708 tonnes compare
  6. 22 Paraguay 37,200 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 79 places →

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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 78 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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About this data

Indicator
Sesame seed production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
79 places, 4,362 data points, 1961–2024
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Sesame seed production is measured in tonnes.