Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) was 6.57 1000 Int$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) in Sierra Leone, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in 1000 Int$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for roots and tubers, total — gross production value (constant 2014-2016) in Sierra Leone is 6.57 1000 Int$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and down 21.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, roots and tubers, total — gross production value (constant 2014-2016) in Sierra Leone peaked at 8.33 1000 Int$ per square kilometre in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.2484 1000 Int$ per square kilometre, in 1963.
Sierra Leone ranks 20th of 169 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.2626 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 0.2594 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1963 | 0.2484 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -4.2% |
| 1964 | 0.2488 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1965 | 0.283 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +13.8% |
| 1966 | 0.3156 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +11.5% |
| 1967 | 0.3202 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1968 | 0.2607 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -18.6% |
| 1969 | 0.2944 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +12.9% |
| 1970 | 0.3287 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +11.7% |
| 1971 | 0.3371 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1972 | 0.3359 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 1973 | 0.3393 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1974 | 0.3333 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 1975 | 0.3333 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.3047 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -8.6% |
| 1977 | 0.3072 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1978 | 0.3101 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1979 | 0.3121 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1980 | 0.3151 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1981 | 0.3106 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 1982 | 0.307 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1983 | 0.3074 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1984 | 0.2882 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -6.2% |
| 1985 | 0.2984 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 0.2945 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 1987 | 0.2903 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 1988 | 0.2922 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1989 | 0.294 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1990 | 0.4941 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +68.1% |
| 1991 | 0.5029 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 0.526 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1993 | 0.6132 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +16.6% |
| 1994 | 0.6317 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 0.6688 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1996 | 0.712 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 0.7799 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 1998 | 0.7156 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -8.2% |
| 1999 | 0.5923 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -17.2% |
| 2000 | 0.7249 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +22.4% |
| 2001 | 0.8898 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +22.7% |
| 2002 | 1.06 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +19.1% |
| 2003 | 3.99 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +276.9% |
| 2004 | 4.11 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 2.56 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -37.9% |
| 2006 | 3.25 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +27.1% |
| 2007 | 4.14 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +27.5% |
| 2008 | 4.34 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 2009 | 6.19 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +42.5% |
| 2010 | 7.15 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +15.5% |
| 2011 | 7.58 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2012 | 7.86 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 8.33 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 7.92 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 7.23 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -8.7% |
| 2016 | 6.42 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -11.3% |
| 2017 | 4.36 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -32.0% |
| 2018 | 4.78 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 2019 | 2.3 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -51.9% |
| 2020 | 3.98 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +72.8% |
| 2021 | 6.91 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +73.7% |
| 2022 | 6.53 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -5.5% |
| 2023 | 6.57 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 6.57 1000 Int$ per square kilometre is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.3922 1000 Int$ per square kilometre, 16.7× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 6.57 1000 Int$ per square kilometre is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.2 1000 Int$ per square kilometre, 5.5× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +276.9% | 1.06 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 3.99 1000 Int$ per square kilometre |
| 2021 | +73.7% | 3.98 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 6.91 1000 Int$ per square kilometre |
| 2020 | +72.8% | 2.3 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 3.98 1000 Int$ per square kilometre |
| 1990 | +68.1% | 0.294 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.4941 1000 Int$ per square kilometre |
| 2019 | -51.9% | 4.78 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 2.3 1000 Int$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.277 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.2484 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.3202 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.3242 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.3047 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.3393 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2998 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.2882 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.3151 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6237 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.4941 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.7799 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.12 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.7249 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 6.19 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.39 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 2.3 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 8.33 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.99 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 3.98 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 6.91 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 17 Togo 8.23 1000 Int$ per square kilometre compare
- 18 Tonga 7.58 1000 Int$ per square kilometre compare
- 19 Jamaica 6.84 1000 Int$ per square kilometre compare
- 21 Nepal 6.32 1000 Int$ per square kilometre compare
- 22 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 6.1 1000 Int$ per square kilometre compare
- 23 Malta 5.72 1000 Int$ per square kilometre compare
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 roots and tubers, total — gross production value (constant 2014-2016) in Sierra Leone?
- Roots and tubers, total — gross production value (constant 2014-2016) in Sierra Leone was 6.57 1000 Int$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest roots and tubers, total — gross production value (constant 2014-2016) recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 8.33 1000 Int$ per square kilometre in 2013.
- What is the lowest roots and tubers, total — gross production value (constant 2014-2016) recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2484 1000 Int$ per square kilometre in 1963.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for roots and tubers, total — gross production value (constant 2014-2016)?
- Sierra Leone ranks 20th out of 169 countries with data for 2023.
- Is roots and tubers, total — gross production value (constant 2014-2016) rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.