Sierra Leone produced 27.4 thousand tonnes of Maize in 2024, a -46.7% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 17,037 hg/ha, 13% below the Africa average of 19,527 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.4 | 14,500 | 35.4 |
| 2011 | 52.4 | 15,200 | 34.5 |
| 2012 | 39.2 | 22,000 | 17.8 |
| 2013 | 40 | 20,999 | 19.1 |
| 2014 | 20.8 | 6,034 | 34.5 |
| 2015 | 22.6 | 6,141 | 36.8 |
| 2016 | 12.6 | 3,332 | 37.7 |
| 2017 | 22.4 | 21,330 | 10.5 |
| 2018 | 23 | 21,438 | 10.7 |
| 2019 | 38.7 | 32,991 | 11.7 |
| 2020 | 26.5 | 16,251 | 16.3 |
| 2021 | 22.5 | 29,908 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 24 | 16,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | 25.3 | 15,824 | 16 |
| 2024 | 27.4 | 17,037 | 16.1 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.