Coconuts, in shell production in Sierra Leone
In 2024 Sierra Leone produced 7,838 t of coconuts, in shell, the 59th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 63%. The record was 8,400 t in 2022. Area harvested: 7,744 ha, yield 1.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 7,838 t
- World rank
- 59 of 84
- 10-year change
- +63%
- Record
- 8,400 t
- 2022
Coconuts, in shell in Sierra Leone, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Sierra Leone compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.0
- world 5.8 (−83%)
- kg per person
- 0.91
- world 8.03
- 10-year change
- +63%
- world +5.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | Liberia | 10,358 | 0.02% |
| 58 | Dominica | 9,311 | 0.01% |
| 59 | Sierra Leone | 7,838 | 0.01% |
| 60 | Oman | 6,733 | 0.01% |
| 61 | Cabo Verde | 6,697 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of coconuts, 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 | 7,838 | −6.7% | 7,744 | 1.01 |
| 2023 | 8,400 | 0.0% | 8,316 | 1.01 |
| 2022 | 8,400 | +75% | 8,332 | 1.01 |
| 2021 | 4,800 | 0.0% | 4,810 | 1.00 |
| 2020 | 4,800 | 0.0% | 4,816 | 1.00 |
| 2019 | 4,800 | −20% | 4,811 | 1.00 |
| 2018 | 6,000 | 0.0% | 6,008 | 1.00 |
| 2017 | 6,000 | +25% | 6,003 | 1.00 |
| 2016 | 4,800 | 0.0% | 5,000 | 0.96 |
| 2015 | 4,800 | 0.0% | 5,011 | 0.96 |
| 2014 | 4,800 | 0.0% | 5,009 | 0.96 |
| 2013 | 4,800 | −5.9% | 5,000 | 0.96 |
| 2012 | 5,100 | +21% | 5,303 | 0.96 |
| 2011 | 4,200 | 0.0% | 4,354 | 0.96 |
| 2010 | 4,200 | +24% | 4,333 | 0.97 |
| 2009 | 3,400 | +4.6% | 3,500 | 0.97 |
| 2008 | 3,250 | +4.8% | 3,350 | 0.97 |
| 2007 | 3,100 | +3.3% | 3,200 | 0.97 |
| 2006 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 3,100 | 0.97 |
| 2005 | 3,000 | +3.4% | 3,100 | 0.97 |
| 2004 | 2,900 | +3.6% | 3,000 | 0.97 |
| 2003 | 2,800 | +3.7% | 2,900 | 0.97 |
| 2002 | 2,700 | +3.8% | 2,796 | 0.97 |
| 2001 | 2,600 | +4.0% | 2,700 | 0.96 |
| 2000 | 2,500 | −7.4% | 2,610 | 0.96 |
| 1999 | 2,700 | +0.1% | 2,900 | 0.93 |
| 1998 | 2,696 | −0.1% | 2,875 | 0.94 |
| 1997 | 2,700 | 0.0% | 2,900 | 0.93 |
| 1996 | 2,700 | +0.2% | 2,700 | 1.00 |
| 1995 | 2,695 | +3.7% | 2,500 | 1.08 |
| 1994 | 2,600 | +1.4% | 2,300 | 1.13 |
| 1993 | 2,565 | −5.0% | 2,100 | 1.22 |
| 1992 | 2,700 | 0.0% | 1,900 | 1.42 |
| 1991 | 2,700 | 0.0% | 1,700 | 1.59 |
| 1990 | 2,700 | 0.0% | 1,700 | 1.59 |
| 1989 | 2,700 | 0.0% | 1,700 | 1.59 |
| 1988 | 2,700 | 0.0% | 1,700 | 1.59 |
| 1987 | 2,700 | 0.0% | 1,700 | 1.59 |
| 1986 | 2,700 | 0.0% | 1,700 | 1.59 |
| 1985 | 2,700 | +3.8% | 1,700 | 1.59 |
| 1984 | 2,600 | −3.0% | 1,700 | 1.53 |
| 1983 | 2,680 | +1.1% | 1,700 | 1.58 |
| 1982 | 2,650 | +1.9% | 1,700 | 1.56 |
| 1981 | 2,600 | 0.0% | 1,700 | 1.53 |
| 1980 | 2,600 | 0.0% | 1,700 | 1.53 |
| 1979 | 2,600 | 0.0% | 1,700 | 1.53 |
| 1978 | 2,600 | +4.0% | 1,700 | 1.53 |
| 1977 | 2,500 | 0.0% | 1,700 | 1.47 |
| 1976 | 2,500 | 0.0% | 1,700 | 1.47 |
| 1975 | 2,500 | +8.7% | 1,700 | 1.47 |
| 1974 | 2,300 | +4.5% | 1,500 | 1.53 |
| 1973 | 2,200 | +10% | 1,500 | 1.47 |
| 1972 | 2,000 | +5.3% | 1,300 | 1.54 |
| 1971 | 1,900 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 1.46 |
| 1970 | 1,900 | −5.0% | 1,300 | 1.46 |
| 1969 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 1.54 |
| 1968 | 2,000 | +5.3% | 1,300 | 1.54 |
| 1967 | 1,900 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 1.46 |
| 1966 | 1,900 | +5.6% | 1,300 | 1.46 |
| 1965 | 1,800 | +2.9% | 1,250 | 1.44 |
| 1964 | 1,750 | +2.9% | 1,250 | 1.40 |
| 1963 | 1,700 | +3.0% | 1,200 | 1.42 |
| 1962 | 1,650 | +3.1% | 1,200 | 1.38 |
| 1961 | 1,600 | — | 1,150 | 1.39 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 5 t USD 12,000
- Importer rank
- 130 of 150
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 coconuts, in shell in Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone produced 7,838 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sierra Leone rank in the world for production of coconuts, in shell?
Sierra Leone ranked 59th of 84 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Indonesia with 27.4% of the world total.
How has the production of coconuts, in shell in Sierra Leone changed?
It rose by 63% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.7% for the world. The record was 8,400 t in 2022.
What is the yield of coconuts, in shell in Sierra Leone?
1.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (7,838 t from 7,744 ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.
Does Sierra Leone export or import coconuts, in shell?
In 2024 Sierra Leone reported no exports and imports of 5 t (USD 12,000), 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; the 2024 figure for Sierra Leone is imputed 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.