Cashew nuts, in shell production in Sierra Leone
In 2024 Sierra Leone produced 2,800 t of cashew nuts, in shell, the 25th largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 13,500 ha, yield 0.2 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 2,800 t
- World rank
- 25 of 34
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 2,800 t
- 2024
Cashew nuts, in shell in Sierra Leone, 2023–2024 (tonnes)
Sierra Leone compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.07%
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.2
- world 0.6 (−66%)
- kg per person
- 0.32
- world 0.52
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Kenya | 7,803 | 0.18% |
| 24 | Madagascar | 7,504 | 0.18% |
| 25 | Sierra Leone | 2,800 | 0.07% |
| 26 | Peru | 2,484 | 0.06% |
| 27 | Angola | 2,160 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of cashew nuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Sierra Leone is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,800 | +0.5% | 13,500 | 0.21 |
| 2023 | 2,785 | — | 13,467 | 0.21 |
Questions and answers
What is the production of cashew nuts, in shell in Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone produced 2,800 t in 2024, 0.07% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sierra Leone rank in the world for production of cashew nuts, in shell?
Sierra Leone ranked 25th of 34 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Côte d'Ivoire with 22.3% of the world total.
What is the yield of cashew nuts, in shell in Sierra Leone?
0.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (2,800 t from 13,500 ha), against a world average of 0.6 t/ha.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Sierra Leone is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.