Sierra Leone produced 47.2 thousand tonnes of Plantains in 2024, a 16.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 55,514 hg/ha, 9% below the Africa average of 61,107 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.7 | 54,024 | 7.5 |
| 2011 | 41.3 | 54,247 | 7.6 |
| 2012 | 42 | 56,000 | 7.5 |
| 2013 | 42.5 | 54,605 | 7.8 |
| 2014 | 42.9 | 54,847 | 7.8 |
| 2015 | 44.2 | 55,159 | 8 |
| 2016 | 45 | 55,195 | 8.2 |
| 2017 | 45.8 | 55,279 | 8.3 |
| 2018 | 46.5 | 55,405 | 8.4 |
| 2019 | 47.1 | 55,505 | 8.5 |
| 2020 | 47.7 | 55,567 | 8.6 |
| 2021 | 47.1 | 55,493 | 8.5 |
| 2022 | 47.3 | 55,522 | 8.5 |
| 2023 | 47.4 | 55,527 | 8.5 |
| 2024 | 47.2 | 55,514 | 8.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.