Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested was 101 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Sierra Leone, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Sierra Leone stood at 101 ha.
The figure is down 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Sierra Leone peaked at 657 ha in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0 ha, in 1961.
Sierra Leone ranks 140th of 179 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 ha | — |
| 1962 | 0 ha | — |
| 1963 | 0 ha | — |
| 1964 | 0 ha | — |
| 1965 | 0 ha | — |
| 1966 | 0 ha | — |
| 1967 | 0 ha | — |
| 1968 | 0 ha | — |
| 1969 | 0 ha | — |
| 1970 | 0 ha | — |
| 1971 | 0 ha | — |
| 1972 | 0 ha | — |
| 1973 | 0 ha | — |
| 1974 | 0 ha | — |
| 1975 | 89 ha | — |
| 1976 | 229 ha | +157.3% |
| 1977 | 294 ha | +28.4% |
| 1978 | 559 ha | +90.1% |
| 1979 | 529 ha | -5.4% |
| 1980 | 500 ha | -5.5% |
| 1981 | 500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 550 ha | +10.0% |
| 1987 | 600 ha | +9.1% |
| 1988 | 600 ha | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 600 ha | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 600 ha | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 600 ha | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 600 ha | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 570 ha | -5.0% |
| 1994 | 600 ha | +5.3% |
| 1995 | 657 ha | +9.5% |
| 1996 | 508 ha | -22.7% |
| 1997 | 300 ha | -40.9% |
| 1998 | 144 ha | -52.0% |
| 1999 | 60 ha | -58.3% |
| 2000 | 40 ha | -33.3% |
| 2001 | 36 ha | -10.0% |
| 2002 | 42 ha | +16.7% |
| 2003 | 50 ha | +19.0% |
| 2004 | 55 ha | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 60 ha | +9.1% |
| 2006 | 64 ha | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 66 ha | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 68 ha | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 70 ha | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 75 ha | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 80 ha | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 84 ha | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 96 ha | +14.3% |
| 2014 | 109 ha | +13.5% |
| 2015 | 101 ha | -7.3% |
| 2016 | 102 ha | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 104 ha | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 103 ha | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 102 ha | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 100 ha | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 102 ha | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 101 ha | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 101 ha | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 101 ha | +0.0% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 101 ha is below the median for low income countries, which is 1,460 ha, 7% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 101 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,264 ha, 4% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +157.3% | 89 ha | 229 ha |
| 1978 | +90.1% | 294 ha | 559 ha |
| 1999 | -58.3% | 144 ha | 60 ha |
| 1998 | -52.0% | 300 ha | 144 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 ha | 0 ha | 0 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 170 ha | 0 ha | 559 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 535 ha | 500 ha | 600 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 463.9 ha | 60 ha | 657 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 55.1 ha | 36 ha | 70 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 95.6 ha | 75 ha | 109 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 101 ha | 100 ha | 102 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
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- 143 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 62 ha compare
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More agriculture & rural data for Sierra Leone
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1983 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0005 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.4477 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Sierra Leone?
- Unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Sierra Leone was 101 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 657 ha in 1995.
- What is the lowest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 ha in 1961.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested?
- Sierra Leone ranks 140th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.3%. 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 Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.