Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying was 5,021 1000 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying in Sierra Leone, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 An.
Analysis
Sierra Leone recorded 5,021 1000 An for hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in 2024.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 5.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in Sierra Leone peaked at 5,300 1000 An in 2014 and was at its lowest, 950 1000 An, in 1961.
Sierra Leone ranks 117th of 250 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.
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | 1000 An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 950 1000 An | — |
| 1962 | 1,000 1000 An | +5.3% |
| 1963 | 1,075 1000 An | +7.5% |
| 1964 | 1,015 1000 An | -5.6% |
| 1965 | 1,225 1000 An | +20.7% |
| 1966 | 1,030 1000 An | -15.9% |
| 1967 | 1,375 1000 An | +33.5% |
| 1968 | 1,480 1000 An | +7.6% |
| 1969 | 1,485 1000 An | +0.3% |
| 1970 | 1,490 1000 An | +0.3% |
| 1971 | 1,500 1000 An | +0.7% |
| 1972 | 1,525 1000 An | +1.7% |
| 1973 | 1,550 1000 An | +1.6% |
| 1974 | 1,575 1000 An | +1.6% |
| 1975 | 1,615 1000 An | +2.5% |
| 1976 | 1,675 1000 An | +3.7% |
| 1977 | 1,750 1000 An | +4.5% |
| 1978 | 1,840 1000 An | +5.1% |
| 1979 | 1,940 1000 An | +5.4% |
| 1980 | 2,025 1000 An | +4.4% |
| 1981 | 2,125 1000 An | +4.9% |
| 1982 | 2,250 1000 An | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 2,175 1000 An | -3.3% |
| 1984 | 2,150 1000 An | -1.1% |
| 1985 | 2,250 1000 An | +4.7% |
| 1986 | 2,450 1000 An | +8.9% |
| 1987 | 2,750 1000 An | +12.2% |
| 1988 | 2,750 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 2,850 1000 An | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 3,000 1000 An | +5.3% |
| 1991 | 2,796 1000 An | -6.8% |
| 1992 | 3,000 1000 An | +7.3% |
| 1993 | 3,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 2,821 1000 An | -6.0% |
| 2000 | 2,000 1000 An | -29.1% |
| 2001 | 1,500 1000 An | -25.0% |
| 2002 | 1,200 1000 An | -20.0% |
| 2003 | 1,050 1000 An | -12.5% |
| 2004 | 1,300 1000 An | +23.8% |
| 2005 | 1,600 1000 An | +23.1% |
| 2006 | 2,100 1000 An | +31.2% |
| 2007 | 2,600 1000 An | +23.8% |
| 2008 | 3,200 1000 An | +23.1% |
| 2009 | 4,300 1000 An | +34.4% |
| 2010 | 4,700 1000 An | +9.3% |
| 2011 | 5,200 1000 An | +10.6% |
| 2012 | 5,200 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 4,666 1000 An | -10.3% |
| 2014 | 5,300 1000 An | +13.6% |
| 2015 | 4,758 1000 An | -10.2% |
| 2016 | 4,750 1000 An | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 5,300 1000 An | +11.6% |
| 2018 | 4,936 1000 An | -6.9% |
| 2019 | 4,995 1000 An | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 5,077 1000 An | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 5,003 1000 An | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 5,025 1000 An | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 5,035 1000 An | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 5,021 1000 An | -0.3% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 5,021 1000 An is above the median for low income countries, which is 3,890 1000 An, 1.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 5,021 1000 An is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3,557 1000 An, 1.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying in Sierra Leone changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +34.4% | 3,200 1000 An | 4,300 1000 An |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,182 1000 An | 950 1000 An | 1,485 1000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,646 1000 An | 1,490 1000 An | 1,940 1000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,378 1000 An | 2,025 1000 An | 2,850 1000 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,962 1000 An | 2,796 1000 An | 3,000 1000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,085 1000 An | 1,050 1000 An | 4,300 1000 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,980 1000 An | 4,666 1000 An | 5,300 1000 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,032 1000 An | 5,003 1000 An | 5,077 1000 An | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Sierra Leone
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1983 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0005 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.4477 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2954 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 250 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in Sierra Leone?
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying in Sierra Leone was 5,021 1000 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 5,300 1000 An in 2014.
- What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 950 1000 An in 1961.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying?
- Sierra Leone ranks 117th out of 250 countries with data for 2024.
- Is hen eggs in shell, fresh — laying rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.3%. 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, published as part of Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Laying. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.