Sesame seed production in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Sesame seed production was 7,043 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sesame seed 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, sesame seed production in Sierra Leone stood at 7,043 tonnes. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 114.8% on the previous year and up 110.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sesame seed production in Sierra Leone peaked at 7,043 tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 800 tonnes, in 1966.
That places Sierra Leone 43rd out of 78 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 911.11 tonnes | 800 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 910.4 tonnes | 800 tonnes | 1,100 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,610 tonnes | 900 tonnes | 2,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,491 tonnes | 1,876 tonnes | 2,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,340 tonnes | 1,800 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,240 tonnes | 2,928 tonnes | 3,469 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,204 tonnes | 3,279 tonnes | 7,043 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 40 Uzbekistan 9,195 tonnes compare
- 41 South Korea 9,002 tonnes compare
- 42 Laos 8,700 tonnes compare
- 44 Kenya 6,005 tonnes compare
- 45 Eritrea 4,870 tonnes compare
- 46 Democratic Republic of Congo 4,565 tonnes compare
More reference data data for Sierra Leone
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- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8874 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2824 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.1314 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.1178 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sesame seed production in Sierra Leone?
- Sesame seed production in Sierra Leone was 7,043 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 Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 7,043 tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest sesame seed production recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 800 tonnes in 1966.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for sesame seed production?
- Sierra Leone ranks 43rd out of 78 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sesame seed production rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 110.4%. 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 Sesame seed production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Sesame seed production is measured in tonnes.