Sierra Leone produced 2.9 thousand tonnes of Taro in 2024, a 3.6% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 25,635 hg/ha, 70% below the Africa average of 85,802 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.8 | 24,348 | 1.1 |
| 2011 | 2.9 | 24,892 | 1.2 |
| 2012 | 3 | 25,037 | 1.2 |
| 2013 | 3.1 | 25,833 | 1.2 |
| 2014 | 3.1 | 25,652 | 1.2 |
| 2015 | 2.9 | 25,479 | 1.1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 25,658 | 1.2 |
| 2017 | 3.1 | 25,670 | 1.2 |
| 2018 | 3.1 | 25,824 | 1.2 |
| 2019 | 3.1 | 25,964 | 1.2 |
| 2020 | 3.1 | 25,945 | 1.2 |
| 2021 | 3 | 25,965 | 1.1 |
| 2022 | 2.9 | 25,898 | 1.1 |
| 2023 | 2.9 | 25,051 | 1.2 |
| 2024 | 2.9 | 25,635 | 1.1 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.