Sierra Leone produced 254.8 thousand tonnes of Sweet Potatoes in 2024, a 23.6% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 82,083 hg/ha, 24% below the Africa average of 107,526 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 206.2 | 48,000 | 43 |
| 2011 | 210.3 | 50,400 | 41.7 |
| 2012 | 220.8 | 48,006 | 46 |
| 2013 | 225.2 | 35,001 | 64.4 |
| 2014 | 201.1 | 45,592 | 44.1 |
| 2015 | 237.7 | 49,294 | 48.2 |
| 2016 | 149.4 | 49,230 | 30.4 |
| 2017 | 153.2 | 73,779 | 20.8 |
| 2018 | 157 | 74,149 | 21.2 |
| 2019 | 178.8 | 95,718 | 18.7 |
| 2020 | 195 | 79,846 | 24.4 |
| 2021 | 264.8 | 80,204 | 33 |
| 2022 | 253.6 | 80,563 | 31.5 |
| 2023 | 266.7 | 79,054 | 33.7 |
| 2024 | 254.8 | 82,083 | 31 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.