Chillies and peppers, green production in Sierra Leone
In 2024 Sierra Leone produced 35,478 t of chillies and peppers, green, the 59th largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). The record was 111,513 t in 2020. Area harvested: 29,121 ha, yield 1.2 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 35,478 t
- World rank
- 59 of 126
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 111,513 t
- 2020
Chillies and peppers, green in Sierra Leone, 2018–2024 (tonnes)
Sierra Leone compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.08%
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.2
- world 15.9 (−92%)
- kg per person
- 4.11
- world 5.49
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | Iraq | 38,102 | 0.09% |
| 58 | Sudan | 36,865 | 0.08% |
| 59 | Sierra Leone | 35,478 | 0.08% |
| 60 | Zimbabwe | 35,157 | 0.08% |
| 61 | Belgium | 32,680 | 0.07% |
Map of world production of chillies and peppers, green
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 | 35,478 | +79% | 29,121 | 1.22 |
| 2023 | 19,841 | −49% | 13,141 | 1.51 |
| 2022 | 38,888 | +2.3% | 25,052 | 1.55 |
| 2021 | 38,029 | −66% | 17,980 | 2.12 |
| 2020 | 111,513 | +451% | 76,223 | 1.46 |
| 2019 | 20,234 | −37% | 15,089 | 1.34 |
| 2018 | 31,950 | — | 40,644 | 0.79 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 1 t USD 5,000
- Importer rank
- 160 of 161
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of chillies and peppers, green in Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone produced 35,478 t in 2024, 0.08% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sierra Leone rank in the world for production of chillies and peppers, green?
Sierra Leone ranked 59th of 126 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 38.7% of the world total.
What is the yield of chillies and peppers, green in Sierra Leone?
1.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (35,478 t from 29,121 ha), against a world average of 15.9 t/ha.
Does Sierra Leone export or import chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
In 2024 Sierra Leone reported no exports and imports of 1 t (USD 5,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
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.