Senegal produced 45 thousand tonnes of Sesame in 2024, a 749.1% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 9,574 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 7,424 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.3 | 4,157 | 12.7 |
| 2011 | 3.7 | 4,406 | 8.3 |
| 2012 | 5.3 | 4,674 | 11.3 |
| 2013 | 3.7 | 3,259 | 11.3 |
| 2014 | 7.4 | 9,938 | 7.4 |
| 2015 | 10.4 | 5,704 | 18.2 |
| 2016 | 10.4 | 5,058 | 20.5 |
| 2017 | 11.8 | 5,034 | 23.4 |
| 2018 | 14 | 5,407 | 26 |
| 2019 | 18.6 | 5,493 | 33.8 |
| 2020 | 36.1 | 8,138 | 44.4 |
| 2021 | 37.6 | 8,525 | 44.1 |
| 2022 | 40.4 | 8,875 | 45.5 |
| 2023 | 60 | 10,225 | 58.7 |
| 2024 | 45 | 9,574 | 47 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.