Food production index in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Food production index was 104.72 2014-2016 = 100 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Food production index in Sierra Leone, 1961–2022
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in 2014-2016 = 100.
Analysis
In 2022, food production index in Sierra Leone stood at 104.72 2014-2016 = 100.
That represents a change of down 19.8% on the previous year and down 6.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food production index in Sierra Leone peaked at 130.56 2014-2016 = 100 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 20.47 2014-2016 = 100, in 1961.
Sierra Leone ranks 108th of 195 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24.45 2014-2016 = 100 | 20.47 2014-2016 = 100 | 28.45 2014-2016 = 100 | 9 |
| 1970s | 29.57 2014-2016 = 100 | 26.84 2014-2016 = 100 | 32.32 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 34.58 2014-2016 = 100 | 31.06 2014-2016 = 100 | 38.57 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 38.05 2014-2016 = 100 | 31.95 2014-2016 = 100 | 40.51 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 59.39 2014-2016 = 100 | 29.2 2014-2016 = 100 | 89.75 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 99.09 2014-2016 = 100 | 78.32 2014-2016 = 100 | 117.5 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 2020s | 108.91 2014-2016 = 100 | 91.46 2014-2016 = 100 | 130.56 2014-2016 = 100 | 3 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Sierra Leone
- Agricultural raw materials exports 9.4% (2018)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.6% (2018)
- Rural population 54.1% (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.0% (2025)
- Rural population 4.77 million (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 29.5% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 2.20 billion current US$ (2025)
- Land under cereal production 1.05 million hectares (2023)
- Cereal yield 1,470 kg per hectare (2023)
- Cereal production 1.54 million metric tons (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is food production index in Sierra Leone?
- Food production index in Sierra Leone was 104.72 2014-2016 = 100 in 2022, according to FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest food production index recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 130.56 2014-2016 = 100 in 2021.
- What is the lowest food production index recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.47 2014-2016 = 100 in 1961.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for food production index?
- Sierra Leone ranks 108th out of 195 countries with data for 2022.
- Is food production index rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Food production index (2014-2016 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Food production index covers food crops that are considered edible and that contain nutrients. Coffee and tea are excluded because, although edible, they have no nutritive value.