Nitrogen fertilizer use in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Nitrogen fertilizer use was 2,478 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Nitrogen fertilizer use 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, nitrogen fertilizer use in Sierra Leone stood at 2,478 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 30.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrogen fertilizer use in Sierra Leone peaked at 3,173 tonnes in 2002 and was at its lowest, 20 tonnes, in 1966.
Sierra Leone ranks 148th of 201 countries on this measure, 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 nitrogen fertilizer use in Sierra Leone?
- Nitrogen fertilizer use 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 nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 3,173 tonnes in 2002.
- What is the lowest nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 20 tonnes in 1966.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for nitrogen fertilizer use?
- Sierra Leone ranks 148th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is nitrogen fertilizer use 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 Nitrogen fertilizer use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measures total nitrogen inputs, including synthetic fertilizers alongside organic inputs from manure and crop fixation. Measured in tonnes of nitrogen.