Tobacco production in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Tobacco production was 47.85 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tobacco 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
The most recent figure for tobacco production in Sierra Leone is 47.85 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.4% on the previous year and down 10.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tobacco production in Sierra Leone peaked at 725 tonnes in 1978 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
Sierra Leone ranks 119th of 145 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 211.1 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 725 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 555 tonnes | 500 tonnes | 650 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 475.39 tonnes | 40 tonnes | 700 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 27.73 tonnes | 19.4 tonnes | 35 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 46.99 tonnes | 37 tonnes | 53.42 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.69 tonnes | 47.06 tonnes | 48.12 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tobacco production in Sierra Leone?
- Tobacco production in Sierra Leone was 47.85 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 tobacco production recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 725 tonnes in 1978.
- What is the lowest tobacco production recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for tobacco production?
- Sierra Leone ranks 119th out of 145 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tobacco production rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.4%. 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 Tobacco production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Tobacco production is measured in tonnes.