Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Production in Gambia
Gambia: Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Production was 186.07 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Production in Gambia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 186.07 t for fibre crops, fibre equivalent — production in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and down 3.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fibre crops, fibre equivalent — production in Gambia peaked at 1,080 t in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1961.
That places Gambia 137th out of 175 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Production in Gambia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 t | — |
| 1962 | 0 t | — |
| 1963 | 0 t | — |
| 1964 | 0 t | — |
| 1965 | 0 t | — |
| 1966 | 0 t | — |
| 1967 | 0 t | — |
| 1968 | 0 t | — |
| 1969 | 0 t | — |
| 1970 | 3.5 t | — |
| 1971 | 11.9 t | +240.0% |
| 1972 | 15.05 t | +26.5% |
| 1973 | 60.55 t | +302.3% |
| 1974 | 95.2 t | +57.2% |
| 1975 | 101.85 t | +7.0% |
| 1976 | 267.05 t | +162.2% |
| 1977 | 400.05 t | +49.8% |
| 1978 | 292.6 t | -26.9% |
| 1979 | 323.75 t | +10.6% |
| 1980 | 474.95 t | +46.7% |
| 1981 | 913.85 t | +92.4% |
| 1982 | 818.3 t | -10.5% |
| 1983 | 262.85 t | -67.9% |
| 1984 | 861 t | +227.6% |
| 1985 | 871.5 t | +1.2% |
| 1986 | 539 t | -38.2% |
| 1987 | 287 t | -46.8% |
| 1988 | 646.1 t | +125.1% |
| 1989 | 1,050 t | +62.5% |
| 1990 | 683.9 t | -34.9% |
| 1991 | 596.4 t | -12.8% |
| 1992 | 784.7 t | +31.6% |
| 1993 | 1,080 t | +37.6% |
| 1994 | 886.2 t | -17.9% |
| 1995 | 562.1 t | -36.6% |
| 1996 | 506.45 t | -9.9% |
| 1997 | 388.85 t | -23.2% |
| 1998 | 165.9 t | -57.3% |
| 1999 | 136.5 t | -17.7% |
| 2000 | 83.3 t | -39.0% |
| 2001 | 70 t | -16.0% |
| 2002 | 151.55 t | +116.5% |
| 2003 | 175 t | +15.5% |
| 2004 | 184.81 t | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 182.14 t | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 179.48 t | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 182 t | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 196 t | +7.7% |
| 2009 | 201.25 t | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 203 t | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 210 t | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 192.5 t | -8.3% |
| 2013 | 192.5 t | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 192.5 t | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 187.38 t | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 190.79 t | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 190.85 t | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 188.12 t | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 183.17 t | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 187.38 t | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 186.22 t | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 185.59 t | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 186.4 t | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 186.07 t | -0.2% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 186.07 t is below the median for low income countries, which is 18,251 t, 1% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 186.07 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9,762 t, 2% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Production in Gambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | +302.3% | 15.05 t | 60.55 t |
| 1971 | +240.0% | 3.5 t | 11.9 t |
| 1984 | +227.6% | 262.85 t | 861 t |
| 1976 | +162.2% | 101.85 t | 267.05 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 t | 0 t | 0 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 157.15 t | 3.5 t | 400.05 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 672.46 t | 262.85 t | 1,050 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 579.08 t | 136.5 t | 1,080 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 160.55 t | 70 t | 201.25 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 193.08 t | 183.17 t | 210 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 186.33 t | 185.59 t | 187.38 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More agriculture & rural data for Gambia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1584 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.2247 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — production in Gambia?
- Fibre crops, fibre equivalent — production in Gambia was 186.07 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest fibre crops, fibre equivalent — production recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,080 t in 1993.
- What is the lowest fibre crops, fibre equivalent — production recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1961.
- How does Gambia rank for fibre crops, fibre equivalent — production?
- Gambia ranks 137th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — production rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.3%. 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 Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — 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.