Land under sorghum production in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Land under sorghum production was 30,778 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under sorghum production in Sierra Leone, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, land under sorghum production in Sierra Leone stood at 30,778 hectares.
The figure is up 10.0% on the previous year and up 156.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under sorghum production in Sierra Leone peaked at 39,300 hectares in 1991 and was at its lowest, 4,750 hectares, in 1970.
Sierra Leone ranks 30th of 41 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.
Land under sorghum production in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7,689 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 6,880 hectares | -10.5% |
| 1963 | 7,284 hectares | +5.9% |
| 1964 | 7,325 hectares | +0.6% |
| 1965 | 7,500 hectares | +2.4% |
| 1966 | 6,500 hectares | -13.3% |
| 1967 | 5,500 hectares | -15.4% |
| 1968 | 5,000 hectares | -9.1% |
| 1969 | 4,800 hectares | -4.0% |
| 1970 | 4,750 hectares | -1.0% |
| 1971 | 4,800 hectares | +1.1% |
| 1972 | 4,900 hectares | +2.1% |
| 1973 | 5,000 hectares | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 5,200 hectares | +4.0% |
| 1975 | 5,200 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 7,000 hectares | +34.6% |
| 1977 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 8,000 hectares | +14.3% |
| 1983 | 12,000 hectares | +50.0% |
| 1984 | 15,000 hectares | +25.0% |
| 1985 | 18,000 hectares | +20.0% |
| 1986 | 18,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 18,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 24,000 hectares | +33.3% |
| 1989 | 25,000 hectares | +4.2% |
| 1990 | 37,400 hectares | +49.6% |
| 1991 | 39,300 hectares | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 37,000 hectares | -5.9% |
| 1993 | 35,150 hectares | -5.0% |
| 1994 | 28,700 hectares | -18.3% |
| 1995 | 25,700 hectares | -10.5% |
| 1996 | 27,000 hectares | +5.1% |
| 1997 | 28,000 hectares | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 23,000 hectares | -17.9% |
| 1999 | 22,400 hectares | -2.6% |
| 2000 | 6,231 hectares | -72.2% |
| 2001 | 12,000 hectares | +92.6% |
| 2002 | 17,298 hectares | +44.1% |
| 2003 | 20,000 hectares | +15.6% |
| 2004 | 19,475 hectares | -2.6% |
| 2005 | 22,000 hectares | +13.0% |
| 2006 | 27,000 hectares | +22.7% |
| 2007 | 22,000 hectares | -18.5% |
| 2008 | 24,109 hectares | +9.6% |
| 2009 | 25,436 hectares | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 27,980 hectares | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 30,778 hectares | +10.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,498 hectares | 4,800 hectares | 7,689 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,785 hectares | 4,750 hectares | 7,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 15,200 hectares | 7,000 hectares | 25,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 30,365 hectares | 22,400 hectares | 39,300 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 19,555 hectares | 6,231 hectares | 27,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 29,379 hectares | 27,980 hectares | 30,778 hectares | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is land under sorghum production in Sierra Leone?
- Land under sorghum production in Sierra Leone was 30,778 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under sorghum production recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 39,300 hectares in 1991.
- What is the lowest land under sorghum production recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,750 hectares in 1970.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for land under sorghum production?
- Sierra Leone ranks 30th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under sorghum production rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 156.5%. 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 sorghum production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under sorghum 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.