Sierra Leone produced 7 thousand tonnes of Sesame in 2024, a 141.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 7,740 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 7,424 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.9 | 5,796 | 5.1 |
| 2011 | 3 | 5,667 | 5.2 |
| 2012 | 3 | 5,172 | 5.8 |
| 2013 | 3.2 | 5,333 | 6 |
| 2014 | 3.3 | 5,418 | 6.2 |
| 2015 | 3.3 | 5,438 | 6.1 |
| 2016 | 3.4 | 5,491 | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 3.4 | 5,493 | 6.2 |
| 2018 | 3.4 | 5,465 | 6.3 |
| 2019 | 3.5 | 5,440 | 6.4 |
| 2020 | 3.5 | 6,005 | 5.9 |
| 2021 | 3.6 | 6,567 | 5.5 |
| 2022 | 3.6 | 7,044 | 5.1 |
| 2023 | 3.3 | 9,442 | 3.5 |
| 2024 | 7 | 7,740 | 9.1 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.