Aquaculture production in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Aquaculture production was 185 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
185 metric tons
Change on year
up 5.7%
World rank
151st
of 216 countries
All-time high
185 metric tons
in 2024
All-time low
0 metric tons
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Aquaculture production in Sierra Leone, 1960–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
Sierra Leone recorded 185 metric tons for aquaculture production in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.7% on the previous year and up 146.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Sierra Leone peaked at 185 metric tons in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
Sierra Leone ranks 151st of 216 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Aquaculture production in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1963 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1964 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1965 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1966 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1967 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1968 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1969 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1970 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1971 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1972 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1973 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1974 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1975 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1976 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1977 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1978 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1979 | 1 metric tons | — |
| 1980 | 2 metric tons | +100.0% |
| 1981 | 2 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 3 metric tons | +50.0% |
| 1983 | 4 metric tons | +33.3% |
| 1984 | 7 metric tons | +75.0% |
| 1985 | 9 metric tons | +28.6% |
| 1986 | 14 metric tons | +55.6% |
| 1987 | 18 metric tons | +28.6% |
| 1988 | 20 metric tons | +11.1% |
| 1989 | 20 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 20 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 20 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 20 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 15 metric tons | -25.0% |
| 1994 | 25 metric tons | +66.7% |
| 1995 | 25 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 30 metric tons | +20.0% |
| 1997 | 30 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 30 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 30 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 30 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 30 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 30 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 30 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 30 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 30 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 30 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 50 metric tons | +66.7% |
| 2008 | 50 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 75 metric tons | +50.0% |
| 2010 | 75 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 75 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 75 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 75 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 75 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 85 metric tons | +13.3% |
| 2016 | 85 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 85 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 100 metric tons | +17.6% |
| 2019 | 100 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 115 metric tons | +15.0% |
| 2021 | 135 metric tons | +17.4% |
| 2022 | 160 metric tons | +18.5% |
| 2023 | 175 metric tons | +9.4% |
| 2024 | 185 metric tons | +5.7% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 185 metric tons is below the median for low income countries, which is 1,165 metric tons, 16% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 185 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,824 metric tons, 10% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 1 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.9 metric tons | 2 metric tons | 20 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.5 metric tons | 15 metric tons | 30 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 38.5 metric tons | 30 metric tons | 75 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 83 metric tons | 75 metric tons | 100 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 154 metric tons | 115 metric tons | 185 metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More environment data for Sierra Leone
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -5.4 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.39 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.232 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.28 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.72 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Sierra Leone?
- Aquaculture production in Sierra Leone was 185 metric tons in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest aquaculture production recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 185 metric tons in 2024.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for aquaculture production?
- Sierra Leone ranks 151st out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 146.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Aquaculture production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Aquaculture is understood to mean the farming of aquatic organisms including fish, molluscs, crustaceans and aquatic plants. Aquaculture production specifically refers to output from aquaculture activities, which are designated for final harvest for consumption.