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 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
| 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 |
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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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Sesame seed production is measured in tonnes.