Sierra Leone produced 101.4 thousand tonnes of Groundnuts in 2024, a 24.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 8,077 hg/ha, 26% below the Africa average of 10,964 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.5 | 7,400 | 110.1 |
| 2011 | 83.1 | 7,400 | 112.3 |
| 2012 | 84.7 | 8,400 | 100.9 |
| 2013 | 86.4 | 11,000 | 78.6 |
| 2014 | 86 | 11,376 | 75.6 |
| 2015 | 61.9 | 8,812 | 70.3 |
| 2016 | 19.6 | 4,998 | 39.3 |
| 2017 | 20.1 | 5,023 | 40.1 |
| 2018 | 20.6 | 5,048 | 40.9 |
| 2019 | 106.4 | 24,369 | 43.7 |
| 2020 | 58.8 | 13,827 | 42.5 |
| 2021 | 121.5 | 17,024 | 71.4 |
| 2022 | 112.8 | 12,833 | 87.9 |
| 2023 | 121.9 | 12,563 | 97 |
| 2024 | 101.4 | 8,077 | 125.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.