Land under maize production in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Land under maize production was 38,984 hectares in 2011. β Volatile
Land under maize production in Sierra Leone, 1961β2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, land under maize production in Sierra Leone stood at 38,984 hectares.
The figure is up 10.0% on the previous year and up 301.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under maize production in Sierra Leone peaked at 60,000 hectares in 2006 and was at its lowest, 7,090 hectares, in 1999.
Sierra Leone ranks 33rd of 49 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 | 14,482 hectares | 10,484 hectares | 19,000 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 11,598 hectares | 10,478 hectares | 13,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,544 hectares | 10,000 hectares | 14,440 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,912 hectares | 7,090 hectares | 12,222 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 27,102 hectares | 9,588 hectares | 60,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 37,212 hectares | 35,440 hectares | 38,984 hectares | 2 |
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- 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)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5407 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 29.54 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 29.54 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 9.4% (2018)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.6% (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under maize production in Sierra Leone?
- Land under maize production in Sierra Leone was 38,984 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under maize production recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 60,000 hectares in 2006.
- What is the lowest land under maize production recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,090 hectares in 1999.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for land under maize production?
- Sierra Leone ranks 33rd out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under maize production rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 301.9%. 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, electronic files and web site, published as part of Land under maize production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under maize production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Production data on relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.