Maize production in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Maize production was 41,553 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Maize production in Sierra Leone, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2011, maize production in Sierra Leone stood at 41,553 metric tons.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.1% on the previous year and up 315.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Sierra Leone peaked at 51,388 metric tons in 2010 and was at its lowest, 8,267 metric tons, in 1986.
That places Sierra Leone 34th out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize production in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8,941 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 9,144 metric tons | +2.3% |
| 1963 | 9,449 metric tons | +3.3% |
| 1964 | 9,459 metric tons | +0.1% |
| 1965 | 10,000 metric tons | +5.7% |
| 1966 | 10,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 10,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 11,000 metric tons | +10.0% |
| 1969 | 10,160 metric tons | -7.6% |
| 1970 | 10,600 metric tons | +4.3% |
| 1971 | 10,200 metric tons | -3.8% |
| 1972 | 10,200 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 10,400 metric tons | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 10,700 metric tons | +2.9% |
| 1975 | 10,800 metric tons | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 13,500 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 1977 | 14,000 metric tons | +3.7% |
| 1978 | 14,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 12,000 metric tons | -14.3% |
| 1980 | 12,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 14,000 metric tons | +16.7% |
| 1982 | 15,000 metric tons | +7.1% |
| 1983 | 15,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 14,000 metric tons | -6.7% |
| 1985 | 14,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 8,267 metric tons | -40.9% |
| 1987 | 11,000 metric tons | +33.1% |
| 1988 | 11,400 metric tons | +3.6% |
| 1989 | 11,400 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 12,300 metric tons | +7.9% |
| 1991 | 11,000 metric tons | -10.6% |
| 1992 | 10,000 metric tons | -9.1% |
| 1993 | 9,600 metric tons | -4.0% |
| 1994 | 8,600 metric tons | -10.4% |
| 1995 | 8,300 metric tons | -3.5% |
| 1996 | 8,900 metric tons | +7.2% |
| 1997 | 9,400 metric tons | +5.6% |
| 1998 | 8,600 metric tons | -8.5% |
| 1999 | 8,772 metric tons | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 8,902 metric tons | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 10,000 metric tons | +12.3% |
| 2002 | 12,038 metric tons | +20.4% |
| 2003 | 16,060 metric tons | +33.4% |
| 2004 | 32,125 metric tons | +100.0% |
| 2005 | 39,051 metric tons | +21.6% |
| 2006 | 48,813 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 2007 | 22,848 metric tons | -53.2% |
| 2008 | 23,533 metric tons | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 29,641 metric tons | +26.0% |
| 2010 | 51,388 metric tons | +73.4% |
| 2011 | 41,553 metric tons | -19.1% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 41,553 metric tons is below the median for low income countries, which is 195,000 metric tons, 21% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 41,553 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 326,794 metric tons, 13% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize production 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% | 16,060 metric tons | 32,125 metric tons |
| 2010 | +73.4% | 29,641 metric tons | 51,388 metric tons |
| 2007 | -53.2% | 48,813 metric tons | 22,848 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9,795 metric tons | 8,941 metric tons | 11,000 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 11,640 metric tons | 10,200 metric tons | 14,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,607 metric tons | 8,267 metric tons | 15,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,547 metric tons | 8,300 metric tons | 12,300 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 24,301 metric tons | 8,902 metric tons | 48,813 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 46,470 metric tons | 41,553 metric tons | 51,388 metric tons | 2 |
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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 production in Sierra Leone?
- Maize production in Sierra Leone was 41,553 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 51,388 metric tons in 2010.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,267 metric tons in 1986.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for maize production?
- Sierra Leone ranks 34th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 315.5%. 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 Maize production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on maize 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.