Sierra Leone produced 4.8 thousand tonnes of Kola nuts in 2024, a -33.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 2,467 hg/ha, 46% below the Africa average of 4,529 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.2 | 2,932 | 24.7 |
| 2011 | 7.5 | 2,948 | 25.6 |
| 2012 | 7.5 | 2,932 | 25.5 |
| 2013 | 7.6 | 2,941 | 26 |
| 2014 | 8 | 2,963 | 27.1 |
| 2015 | 8.3 | 2,979 | 27.8 |
| 2016 | 8 | 2,825 | 28.3 |
| 2017 | 8.5 | 2,922 | 28.9 |
| 2018 | 8.7 | 2,963 | 29.2 |
| 2019 | 8.4 | 2,821 | 29.6 |
| 2020 | 7.9 | 2,847 | 27.8 |
| 2021 | 7.5 | 2,828 | 26.6 |
| 2022 | 7.2 | 2,811 | 25.6 |
| 2023 | 6.9 | 2,794 | 24.6 |
| 2024 | 4.8 | 2,467 | 19.4 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.