Cereals, primary — Production in Gambia
Gambia: Cereals, primary — Production was 124,841 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cereals, primary — Production in Gambia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, cereals, primary — production in Gambia stood at 124,841 t.
That represents a change of up 13.3% on the previous year and down 28.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereals, primary — production in Gambia peaked at 363,066 t in 2010 and was at its lowest, 37,900 t, in 1976.
That places Gambia 175th out of 234 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cereals, primary — Production in Gambia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 90,322 t | — |
| 1962 | 96,298 t | +6.6% |
| 1963 | 81,596 t | -15.3% |
| 1964 | 87,628 t | +7.4% |
| 1965 | 85,933 t | -1.9% |
| 1966 | 81,900 t | -4.7% |
| 1967 | 69,621 t | -15.0% |
| 1968 | 89,100 t | +28.0% |
| 1969 | 85,078 t | -4.5% |
| 1970 | 95,742 t | +12.5% |
| 1971 | 97,142 t | +1.5% |
| 1972 | 86,300 t | -11.2% |
| 1973 | 82,900 t | -3.9% |
| 1974 | 58,200 t | -29.8% |
| 1975 | 53,400 t | -8.2% |
| 1976 | 37,900 t | -29.0% |
| 1977 | 38,600 t | +1.8% |
| 1978 | 63,100 t | +63.5% |
| 1979 | 48,000 t | -23.9% |
| 1980 | 70,100 t | +46.0% |
| 1981 | 90,000 t | +28.4% |
| 1982 | 93,300 t | +3.7% |
| 1983 | 68,200 t | -26.9% |
| 1984 | 86,500 t | +26.8% |
| 1985 | 116,090 t | +34.2% |
| 1986 | 102,060 t | -12.1% |
| 1987 | 92,430 t | -9.4% |
| 1988 | 100,170 t | +8.4% |
| 1989 | 96,781 t | -3.4% |
| 1990 | 90,331 t | -6.7% |
| 1991 | 110,988 t | +22.9% |
| 1992 | 96,206 t | -13.3% |
| 1993 | 96,977 t | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 95,332 t | -1.7% |
| 1995 | 98,480 t | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 103,417 t | +5.0% |
| 1997 | 100,476 t | -2.8% |
| 1998 | 106,346 t | +5.8% |
| 1999 | 150,970 t | +42.0% |
| 2000 | 175,700 t | +16.4% |
| 2001 | 199,978 t | +13.8% |
| 2002 | 138,859 t | -30.6% |
| 2003 | 204,325 t | +47.1% |
| 2004 | 223,302 t | +9.3% |
| 2005 | 204,998 t | -8.2% |
| 2006 | 214,694 t | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 149,940 t | -30.2% |
| 2008 | 234,442 t | +56.4% |
| 2009 | 310,563 t | +32.5% |
| 2010 | 363,066 t | +16.9% |
| 2011 | 182,858 t | -49.6% |
| 2012 | 223,927 t | +22.5% |
| 2013 | 227,369 t | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 174,464 t | -23.3% |
| 2015 | 230,483 t | +32.1% |
| 2016 | 173,410 t | -24.8% |
| 2017 | 122,850 t | -29.2% |
| 2018 | 97,302 t | -20.8% |
| 2019 | 95,150 t | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 107,673 t | +13.2% |
| 2021 | 113,231 t | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 107,382 t | -5.2% |
| 2023 | 110,197 t | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 124,841 t | +13.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 85,275 t | 69,621 t | 96,298 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 66,128 t | 37,900 t | 97,142 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 91,563 t | 68,200 t | 116,090 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 104,952 t | 90,331 t | 150,970 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 205,680 t | 138,859 t | 310,563 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 189,088 t | 95,150 t | 363,066 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 112,665 t | 107,382 t | 124,841 t | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Gambia
- Vegetables Primary — Yield 6,554 kg/ha (2024)
- Fat of pigs — Production 68.75 t (2024)
- Edible offal of pigs, fresh, chilled or frozen — Producing 24,048 An (2024)
- Edible offal of pigs, fresh, chilled or frozen — Production 55 t (2024)
- Vegetables Primary — Production 13,609 t (2024)
- Treenuts, Total — Production 36,017 t (2024)
- Treenuts, Total — Area harvested 20,945 ha (2024)
- Treenuts, Total — Yield 1,720 kg/ha (2024)
- Fat of pigs — Producing Animals/Slaughtered 24,048 An (2024)
- Vegetables Primary — Area harvested 2,077 ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereals, primary — production in Gambia?
- Cereals, primary — production in Gambia was 124,841 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cereals, primary — production recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 363,066 t in 2010.
- What is the lowest cereals, primary — production recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 37,900 t in 1976.
- How does Gambia rank for cereals, primary — production?
- Gambia ranks 175th out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cereals, primary — production rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cereals, primary — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.