> In 2024 Sierra Leone produced 2,240 t of honey, the 64th largest in the world (0.11% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 189%.

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# Honey production in Sierra Leone

In 2024 Sierra Leone produced 2,240 t of honey, the 64th largest in the world (0.11% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 189%. This is the highest figure on record.

Production, 20242,240 t
World rank64 of 121
10-year change+189%
Record2,240 t2024

## Honey in Sierra Leone, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Sierra Leone compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.11%0.04% in 2014
kg per person0.26world 0.24
10-year change+189%world +13%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 62 | [Finland](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/finland/) | 2,300 | 0.12% |
| 63 | [Belarus](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/belarus/) | 2,256 | 0.11% |
| 64 | **Sierra Leone** | 2,240 | 0.11% |
| 65 | [Guatemala](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/guatemala/) | 2,203 | 0.11% |
| 66 | [Latvia](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/latvia/) | 2,193 | 0.11% |

[Full ranking of 121 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/)

### Map of world production of honey

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Sierra Leone is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 2,240 | +66% |
| 2023 | 1,352 | +13% |
| 2022 | 1,200 | +14% |
| 2021 | 1,055 | +20% |
| 2020 | 879 | +25% |
| 2019 | 701 | −1.1% |
| 2018 | 709 | −5.2% |
| 2017 | 748 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 744 | +16% |
| 2015 | 644 | −17% |
| 2014 | 774 | −4.9% |
| 2013 | 814 | −3.1% |
| 2012 | 840 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 835 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 835 | −1.8% |
| 2009 | 850 | +7.6% |
| 2008 | 790 | +13% |
| 2007 | 700 | +23% |
| 2006 | 570 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 570 | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 550 | +12% |
| 2003 | 490 | −2.0% |
| 2002 | 500 | +19% |
| 2001 | 420 | −13% |
| 2000 | 480 | −52% |
| 1999 | 990 | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 960 | −1.0% |
| 1997 | 970 | +5.4% |
| 1996 | 920 | −3.2% |
| 1995 | 950 | −2.1% |
| 1994 | 970 | +11% |
| 1993 | 870 | +34% |
| 1992 | 650 | +8.3% |
| 1991 | 600 | +5.3% |
| 1990 | 570 | −5.0% |
| 1989 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1983 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1982 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1979 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1978 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1977 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1976 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1975 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1974 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1973 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1972 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1971 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 600 | — |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of honey in Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone produced 2,240 t in 2024, 0.11% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Sierra Leone rank in the world for production of honey?

Sierra Leone ranked 64th of 121 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 22.4% of the world total.

### How has the production of honey in Sierra Leone changed?

It rose by 189% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### 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

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/india/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/turkey/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/ethiopia/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/iran/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/argentina/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/brazil/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/russia/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/united-states/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/mexico/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/ukraine/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/canada/)
[All countries producing honey](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/)

## Other products of Sierra Leone

[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/sierra-leone/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/sierra-leone/)[Oil palm fruit](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-palm-fruit/sierra-leone/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/sierra-leone/)[Cucumbers](https://husfarm.com/production/cucumbers/sierra-leone/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/sierra-leone/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/sierra-leone/)[Other citrus fruit, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-citrus-fruit/sierra-leone/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/sierra-leone/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/sierra-leone/)[Cocoa beans](https://husfarm.com/production/cocoa-beans/sierra-leone/)[Yams](https://husfarm.com/production/yams/sierra-leone/)
[Agricultural production in Sierra Leone](https://husfarm.com/production/country/sierra-leone/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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