Other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. production in Sierra Leone
In 2024 Sierra Leone produced 30,634 t of other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c., the 10th largest in the world (0.92% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 77%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 13,877 ha, yield 2.2 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 30,634 t
- World rank
- 10 of 65
- 10-year change
- +77%
- Record
- 30,634 t
- 2024
Other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. in Sierra Leone, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Sierra Leone compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.92%
- 0.62% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.2
- world 2.2 (−1.7%)
- kg per person
- 3.54
- world 0.41
- 10-year change
- +77%
- world +18%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | China | 107,243 | 3.2% |
| 9 | Myanmar | 30,880 | 0.93% |
| 10 | Sierra Leone | 30,634 | 0.92% |
| 11 | Nepal | 22,667 | 0.68% |
| 12 | Colombia | 18,481 | 0.56% |
Map of world production of other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c.
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 | 30,634 | +7.1% | 13,877 | 2.21 |
| 2023 | 28,592 | +5.9% | 13,181 | 2.17 |
| 2022 | 27,004 | +6.1% | 12,502 | 2.16 |
| 2021 | 25,457 | +7.3% | 11,835 | 2.15 |
| 2020 | 23,722 | +5.7% | 11,080 | 2.14 |
| 2019 | 22,436 | +4.9% | 10,515 | 2.13 |
| 2018 | 21,386 | +5.1% | 10,047 | 2.13 |
| 2017 | 20,355 | +5.2% | 9,584 | 2.12 |
| 2016 | 19,340 | +5.4% | 9,128 | 2.12 |
| 2015 | 18,341 | +5.7% | 8,677 | 2.11 |
| 2014 | 17,356 | +5.9% | 8,230 | 2.11 |
| 2013 | 16,383 | +6.3% | 7,787 | 2.10 |
| 2012 | 15,419 | +6.6% | 7,346 | 2.10 |
| 2011 | 14,464 | +7.0% | 6,908 | 2.09 |
| 2010 | 13,515 | +7.5% | 6,470 | 2.09 |
| 2009 | 12,568 | +24% | 6,031 | 2.08 |
| 2008 | 10,114 | +8.9% | 4,893 | 2.07 |
| 2007 | 9,291 | +9.6% | 4,504 | 2.06 |
| 2006 | 8,476 | +10% | 4,117 | 2.06 |
| 2005 | 7,673 | +11% | 3,734 | 2.05 |
| 2004 | 6,890 | +12% | 3,360 | 2.05 |
| 2003 | 6,132 | +13% | 2,996 | 2.05 |
| 2002 | 5,408 | +15% | 2,648 | 2.04 |
| 2001 | 4,721 | +16% | 2,316 | 2.04 |
| 2000 | 4,075 | +17% | 2,003 | 2.03 |
| 1999 | 3,469 | +19% | 1,709 | 2.03 |
| 1998 | 2,905 | +22% | 1,434 | 2.03 |
| 1997 | 2,380 | +26% | 1,178 | 2.02 |
| 1996 | 1,894 | +89% | 939 | 2.02 |
| 1995 | 1,000 | +43% | 494 | 2.02 |
| 1994 | 700 | −13% | 346 | 2.02 |
| 1993 | 800 | +14% | 396 | 2.02 |
| 1992 | 700 | −13% | 347 | 2.02 |
| 1991 | 800 | −11% | 397 | 2.02 |
| 1990 | 900 | 0.0% | 312 | 2.88 |
| 1989 | 900 | −10.0% | 260 | 3.46 |
| 1988 | 1,000 | −47% | 260 | 3.85 |
| 1987 | 1,900 | +73% | 475 | 4.00 |
| 1986 | 1,100 | −27% | 365 | 3.01 |
| 1985 | 1,500 | +15% | 500 | 3.00 |
| 1984 | 1,300 | +8.3% | — | — |
| 1983 | 1,200 | +9.1% | — | — |
| 1982 | 1,100 | +10% | — | — |
| 1981 | 1,000 | −44% | — | — |
| 1980 | 1,800 | +117% | — | — |
| 1979 | 830 | −13% | — | — |
| 1978 | 950 | +19% | — | — |
| 1977 | 800 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1976 | 800 | +78% | — | — |
| 1975 | 450 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1974 | 450 | −18% | — | — |
| 1973 | 550 | −21% | — | — |
| 1972 | 700 | −13% | — | — |
| 1971 | 800 | +23% | — | — |
| 1970 | 650 | −32% | — | — |
| 1969 | 950 | −41% | — | — |
| 1968 | 1,600 | +63% | — | — |
| 1967 | 980 | +96% | — | — |
| 1966 | 500 | −42% | — | — |
| 1965 | 860 | +15% | — | — |
| 1964 | 750 | +17% | — | — |
| 1963 | 640 | +56% | — | — |
| 1962 | 410 | −37% | — | — |
| 1961 | 650 | — | — | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 29 t USD 116,000
- Importer rank
- 166 of 191
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 other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. in Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone produced 30,634 t in 2024, 0.92% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sierra Leone rank in the world for production of other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c.?
Sierra Leone ranked 10th of 65 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 43.3% of the world total.
How has the production of other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. in Sierra Leone changed?
It rose by 77% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +18% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. in Sierra Leone?
2.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (30,634 t from 13,877 ha), against a world average of 2.2 t/ha.
Does Sierra Leone export or import other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c.?
In 2024 Sierra Leone reported no exports and imports of 29 t (USD 116,000), 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
All countries producing other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c.
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.