Fertilizer use by nutrient in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Fertilizer use by nutrient was 2,478 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer use by nutrient in Sierra Leone, 1966–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, fertilizer use by nutrient in Sierra Leone stood at 2,478 tonnes.
The figure is up 30.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer use by nutrient in Sierra Leone peaked at 3,173 tonnes in 2002 and was at its lowest, 20 tonnes, in 1966.
That places Sierra Leone 148th out of 201 countries with data for 2023, 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 | 367.5 tonnes | 20 tonnes | 1,130 tonnes | 4 |
| 1970s | 767.9 tonnes | 492 tonnes | 1,317 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 781.8 tonnes | 193 tonnes | 1,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 653 tonnes | 30 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 773.9 tonnes | 50 tonnes | 3,173 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,404 tonnes | 169 tonnes | 2,943 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,478 tonnes | 2,478 tonnes | 2,478 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Sierra Leone
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 2.20 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 29.5% (2025)
- Rural population 4.77 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.0% (2025)
- Rural population 54.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.6% (2018)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 9.4% (2018)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 29.5% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 29.5% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 1.05 million hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer use by nutrient in Sierra Leone?
- Fertilizer use by nutrient in Sierra Leone was 2,478 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fertilizer use by nutrient recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 3,173 tonnes in 2002.
- What is the lowest fertilizer use by nutrient recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 20 tonnes in 1966.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for fertilizer use by nutrient?
- Sierra Leone ranks 148th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer use by nutrient rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.4%. 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 Fertilizer use by nutrient. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fertilizer use in the agricultural sector, which includes use for crops, livestock, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture.