Yams production in Sierra Leone
In 2024 Sierra Leone produced 87,620 t of yams, the 20th largest in the world (0.09% of the world total). The record was 111,379 t in 2023. Area harvested: 19,771 ha, yield 4.4 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 87,620 t
- World rank
- 20 of 59
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 111,379 t
- 2023
Yams in Sierra Leone, 2023–2024 (tonnes)
Sierra Leone compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.09%
- Yield, t/ha
- 4.4
- world 8.4 (−48%)
- kg per person
- 10.1
- world 11.3
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | DR Congo | 127,840 | 0.14% |
| 19 | Mali | 116,158 | 0.13% |
| 20 | Sierra Leone | 87,620 | 0.09% |
| 21 | Burkina Faso | 64,047 | 0.07% |
| 22 | Rwanda | 57,419 | 0.06% |
Map of world production of yams
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 | 87,620 | −21% | 19,771 | 4.43 |
| 2023 | 111,379 | — | 14,792 | 7.53 |
Questions and answers
What is the production of yams in Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone produced 87,620 t in 2024, 0.09% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sierra Leone rank in the world for production of yams?
Sierra Leone ranked 20th of 59 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Nigeria with 70.7% of the world total.
What is the yield of yams in Sierra Leone?
4.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (87,620 t from 19,771 ha), against a world average of 8.4 t/ha.
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.