Cereal production in Gambia
Gambia: Cereal production was 128,972 metric tons in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
128,972 metric tons
Change on year
up 19.7%
World rank
142nd
of 181 countries
All-time high
363,066 metric tons
in 2010
All-time low
37,900 metric tons
in 1976
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Cereal production in Gambia, 1961–2023
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cereal production in Gambia is 128,972 metric tons, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 19.7% on the previous year and down 43.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereal production in Gambia peaked at 363,066 metric tons in 2010 and was at its lowest, 37,900 metric tons, in 1976.
Gambia ranks 142nd of 181 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cereal production in Gambia, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 90,322 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 96,298 metric tons | +6.6% |
| 1963 | 81,596 metric tons | -15.3% |
| 1964 | 87,628 metric tons | +7.4% |
| 1965 | 85,933 metric tons | -1.9% |
| 1966 | 81,900 metric tons | -4.7% |
| 1967 | 69,621 metric tons | -15.0% |
| 1968 | 89,100 metric tons | +28.0% |
| 1969 | 85,078 metric tons | -4.5% |
| 1970 | 95,742 metric tons | +12.5% |
| 1971 | 97,142 metric tons | +1.5% |
| 1972 | 86,300 metric tons | -11.2% |
| 1973 | 82,900 metric tons | -3.9% |
| 1974 | 58,200 metric tons | -29.8% |
| 1975 | 53,400 metric tons | -8.2% |
| 1976 | 37,900 metric tons | -29.0% |
| 1977 | 38,600 metric tons | +1.8% |
| 1978 | 63,100 metric tons | +63.5% |
| 1979 | 48,000 metric tons | -23.9% |
| 1980 | 70,100 metric tons | +46.0% |
| 1981 | 90,000 metric tons | +28.4% |
| 1982 | 93,300 metric tons | +3.7% |
| 1983 | 68,200 metric tons | -26.9% |
| 1984 | 86,500 metric tons | +26.8% |
| 1985 | 116,090 metric tons | +34.2% |
| 1986 | 102,060 metric tons | -12.1% |
| 1987 | 92,430 metric tons | -9.4% |
| 1988 | 100,170 metric tons | +8.4% |
| 1989 | 96,781 metric tons | -3.4% |
| 1990 | 90,331 metric tons | -6.7% |
| 1991 | 110,988 metric tons | +22.9% |
| 1992 | 96,206 metric tons | -13.3% |
| 1993 | 96,977 metric tons | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 95,332 metric tons | -1.7% |
| 1995 | 98,480 metric tons | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 103,417 metric tons | +5.0% |
| 1997 | 100,476 metric tons | -2.8% |
| 1998 | 106,346 metric tons | +5.8% |
| 1999 | 150,970 metric tons | +42.0% |
| 2000 | 175,700 metric tons | +16.4% |
| 2001 | 199,978 metric tons | +13.8% |
| 2002 | 138,859 metric tons | -30.6% |
| 2003 | 204,325 metric tons | +47.1% |
| 2004 | 223,302 metric tons | +9.3% |
| 2005 | 204,998 metric tons | -8.2% |
| 2006 | 214,694 metric tons | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 149,940 metric tons | -30.2% |
| 2008 | 234,442 metric tons | +56.4% |
| 2009 | 310,563 metric tons | +32.5% |
| 2010 | 363,066 metric tons | +16.9% |
| 2011 | 182,858 metric tons | -49.6% |
| 2012 | 223,927 metric tons | +22.5% |
| 2013 | 227,369 metric tons | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 174,464 metric tons | -23.3% |
| 2015 | 230,683 metric tons | +32.2% |
| 2016 | 173,610 metric tons | -24.7% |
| 2017 | 122,850 metric tons | -29.2% |
| 2018 | 98,502 metric tons | -19.8% |
| 2019 | 95,150 metric tons | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 107,673 metric tons | +13.2% |
| 2021 | 113,501 metric tons | +5.4% |
| 2022 | 107,709 metric tons | -5.1% |
| 2023 | 128,972 metric tons | +19.7% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 128,972 metric tons is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.71 million metric tons, 5% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 128,972 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.10 million metric tons, 6% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 85,275 metric tons | 69,621 metric tons | 96,298 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 66,128 metric tons | 37,900 metric tons | 97,142 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 91,563 metric tons | 68,200 metric tons | 116,090 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 104,952 metric tons | 90,331 metric tons | 150,970 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 205,680 metric tons | 138,859 metric tons | 310,563 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 189,248 metric tons | 95,150 metric tons | 363,066 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 114,464 metric tons | 107,673 metric tons | 128,972 metric tons | 4 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More agriculture & rural data for Gambia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 25.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2385 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 219.17 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.2766 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3501 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 23.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 23.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereal production in Gambia?
- Cereal production in Gambia was 128,972 metric tons in 2023, according to FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest cereal production recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 363,066 metric tons in 2010.
- What is the lowest cereal production recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 37,900 metric tons in 1976.
- How does Gambia rank for cereal production?
- Gambia ranks 142nd out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is cereal production rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Cereal production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on cereals relate to crops harvested for dry grain only. Cereal crops harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.