Maize (corn) — Gross Production Value in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Maize (corn) — Gross Production Value was 153,688 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Gross Production Value in Sierra Leone, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — gross production value in Sierra Leone stood at 153,688 1000 SLC.
That represents a change of up 8.5% on the previous year and up 31.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — gross production value in Sierra Leone peaked at 293,545 1000 SLC in 2011 and was at its lowest, 46,298 1000 SLC, in 1986.
Sierra Leone ranks 90th of 125 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.
Maize (corn) — Gross Production Value in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | 1000 SLC | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 50,072 1000 SLC | — |
| 1962 | 51,209 1000 SLC | +2.3% |
| 1963 | 52,917 1000 SLC | +3.3% |
| 1964 | 52,973 1000 SLC | +0.1% |
| 1965 | 56,003 1000 SLC | +5.7% |
| 1966 | 56,003 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 56,003 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 61,603 1000 SLC | +10.0% |
| 1969 | 56,899 1000 SLC | -7.6% |
| 1970 | 59,363 1000 SLC | +4.3% |
| 1971 | 57,123 1000 SLC | -3.8% |
| 1972 | 57,123 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 58,243 1000 SLC | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 59,923 1000 SLC | +2.9% |
| 1975 | 60,483 1000 SLC | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 75,604 1000 SLC | +25.0% |
| 1977 | 78,404 1000 SLC | +3.7% |
| 1978 | 78,404 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 67,204 1000 SLC | -14.3% |
| 1980 | 67,204 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 78,404 1000 SLC | +16.7% |
| 1982 | 84,004 1000 SLC | +7.1% |
| 1983 | 84,004 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 78,404 1000 SLC | -6.7% |
| 1985 | 78,404 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 46,298 1000 SLC | -40.9% |
| 1987 | 61,603 1000 SLC | +33.1% |
| 1988 | 63,843 1000 SLC | +3.6% |
| 1989 | 63,843 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 68,884 1000 SLC | +7.9% |
| 1991 | 61,603 1000 SLC | -10.6% |
| 1992 | 56,003 1000 SLC | -9.1% |
| 1993 | 53,763 1000 SLC | -4.0% |
| 1994 | 48,163 1000 SLC | -10.4% |
| 1995 | 46,482 1000 SLC | -3.5% |
| 1996 | 49,843 1000 SLC | +7.2% |
| 1997 | 52,643 1000 SLC | +5.6% |
| 1998 | 48,163 1000 SLC | -8.5% |
| 1999 | 49,126 1000 SLC | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 49,854 1000 SLC | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 56,003 1000 SLC | +12.3% |
| 2002 | 67,416 1000 SLC | +20.4% |
| 2003 | 89,941 1000 SLC | +33.4% |
| 2004 | 179,909 1000 SLC | +100.0% |
| 2005 | 218,697 1000 SLC | +21.6% |
| 2006 | 273,367 1000 SLC | +25.0% |
| 2007 | 127,956 1000 SLC | -53.2% |
| 2008 | 131,792 1000 SLC | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 165,998 1000 SLC | +26.0% |
| 2010 | 287,788 1000 SLC | +73.4% |
| 2011 | 293,545 1000 SLC | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 219,739 1000 SLC | -25.1% |
| 2013 | 224,135 1000 SLC | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 116,553 1000 SLC | -48.0% |
| 2015 | 126,673 1000 SLC | +8.7% |
| 2016 | 70,306 1000 SLC | -44.5% |
| 2017 | 125,547 1000 SLC | +78.6% |
| 2018 | 128,700 1000 SLC | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 216,647 1000 SLC | +68.3% |
| 2020 | 148,682 1000 SLC | -31.4% |
| 2021 | 126,257 1000 SLC | -15.1% |
| 2022 | 134,407 1000 SLC | +6.5% |
| 2023 | 141,654 1000 SLC | +5.4% |
| 2024 | 153,688 1000 SLC | +8.5% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 153,688 1000 SLC is below the median for low income countries, which is 50.63 million 1000 SLC, 0% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 153,688 1000 SLC is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 64.29 million 1000 SLC, 0% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Gross Production Value 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +100.0% | 89,941 1000 SLC | 179,909 1000 SLC |
| 2017 | +78.6% | 70,306 1000 SLC | 125,547 1000 SLC |
| 2010 | +73.4% | 165,998 1000 SLC | 287,788 1000 SLC |
| 2019 | +68.3% | 128,700 1000 SLC | 216,647 1000 SLC |
| 2007 | -53.2% | 273,367 1000 SLC | 127,956 1000 SLC |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 54,854 1000 SLC | 50,072 1000 SLC | 61,603 1000 SLC | 9 |
| 1970s | 65,187 1000 SLC | 57,123 1000 SLC | 78,404 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 1980s | 70,601 1000 SLC | 46,298 1000 SLC | 84,004 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 1990s | 53,467 1000 SLC | 46,482 1000 SLC | 68,884 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2000s | 136,093 1000 SLC | 49,854 1000 SLC | 273,367 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2010s | 180,963 1000 SLC | 70,306 1000 SLC | 293,545 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2020s | 140,938 1000 SLC | 126,257 1000 SLC | 153,688 1000 SLC | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More agriculture & rural data for Sierra Leone
- 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)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5407 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 29.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 29.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 9.4% (2018)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.6% (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — gross production value in Sierra Leone?
- Maize (corn) — gross production value in Sierra Leone was 153,688 1000 SLC in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — gross production value recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 293,545 1000 SLC in 2011.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — gross production value recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 46,298 1000 SLC in 1986.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for maize (corn) — gross production value?
- Sierra Leone ranks 90th out of 125 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — gross production value rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.9%. 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 of the United Nations, published as part of Maize (corn) — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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