Sierra Leone produced 4.3 thousand tonnes of Dried Peppers in 2024, a 19.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 45,518 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 38,255 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.6 | 29,468 | 1.2 |
| 2011 | 3.9 | 33,934 | 1.2 |
| 2012 | 5 | 50,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 | 42,821 | 0.9 |
| 2014 | 4 | 39,528 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4.3 | 40,762 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4.1 | 40,999 | 1 |
| 2017 | 4.1 | 41,900 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4.1 | 42,821 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4.2 | 43,841 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4.2 | 44,590 | 0.9 |
| 2021 | 4.3 | 45,061 | 0.9 |
| 2022 | 4.3 | 44,967 | 0.9 |
| 2023 | 4.3 | 45,277 | 0.9 |
| 2024 | 4.3 | 45,518 | 0.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.