Sierra Leone produced 1,390.8 thousand tonnes of Rice in 2024, a 35.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 14,086 hg/ha, 46% below the Africa average of 26,243 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,026.7 | 18,700 | 549 |
| 2011 | 1,129.3 | 18,700 | 603.9 |
| 2012 | 1,141.4 | 15,900 | 717.9 |
| 2013 | 1,255.6 | 18,700 | 671.4 |
| 2014 | 1,204 | 16,234 | 741.7 |
| 2015 | 871.7 | 14,410 | 604.9 |
| 2016 | 875.3 | 11,437 | 765.3 |
| 2017 | 897.1 | 11,492 | 780.6 |
| 2018 | 918.7 | 7,856 | 1,169.4 |
| 2019 | 947.5 | 15,745 | 601.7 |
| 2020 | 1,049.8 | 17,369 | 604.4 |
| 2021 | 1,978.9 | 20,953 | 944.4 |
| 2022 | 1,397 | 21,098 | 662.2 |
| 2023 | 1,315.4 | 15,085 | 872 |
| 2024 | 1,390.8 | 14,086 | 987.3 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.