Land under maize production in Gambia
Gambia: Land under maize production was 25,256 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under maize production in Gambia, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for land under maize production in Gambia is 25,256 hectares, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 52.2% on the previous year and up 46.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under maize production in Gambia peaked at 52,800 hectares in 2010 and was at its lowest, 1,214 hectares, in 1961.
That places Gambia 38th out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land under maize production in Gambia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,214 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 1,335 hectares | +10.0% |
| 1963 | 1,335 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 1,350 hectares | +1.1% |
| 1965 | 1,350 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 1,500 hectares | +11.1% |
| 1967 | 2,000 hectares | +33.3% |
| 1968 | 2,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 2,500 hectares | +25.0% |
| 1970 | 3,000 hectares | +20.0% |
| 1971 | 4,000 hectares | +33.3% |
| 1972 | 4,500 hectares | +12.5% |
| 1973 | 4,200 hectares | -6.7% |
| 1974 | 4,500 hectares | +7.1% |
| 1975 | 4,000 hectares | -11.1% |
| 1976 | 4,200 hectares | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 6,200 hectares | +47.6% |
| 1978 | 6,800 hectares | +9.7% |
| 1979 | 5,400 hectares | -20.6% |
| 1980 | 5,900 hectares | +9.3% |
| 1981 | 7,600 hectares | +28.8% |
| 1982 | 9,400 hectares | +23.7% |
| 1983 | 6,900 hectares | -26.6% |
| 1984 | 9,200 hectares | +33.3% |
| 1985 | 16,690 hectares | +81.4% |
| 1986 | 11,050 hectares | -33.8% |
| 1987 | 13,010 hectares | +17.7% |
| 1988 | 12,650 hectares | -2.8% |
| 1989 | 10,503 hectares | -17.0% |
| 1990 | 11,320 hectares | +7.8% |
| 1991 | 17,310 hectares | +52.9% |
| 1992 | 12,066 hectares | -30.3% |
| 1993 | 14,616 hectares | +21.1% |
| 1994 | 10,547 hectares | -27.8% |
| 1995 | 10,551 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 8,217 hectares | -22.1% |
| 1997 | 7,240 hectares | -11.9% |
| 1998 | 9,073 hectares | +25.3% |
| 1999 | 12,800 hectares | +41.1% |
| 2000 | 13,700 hectares | +7.0% |
| 2001 | 17,202 hectares | +25.6% |
| 2002 | 18,350 hectares | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 21,044 hectares | +14.7% |
| 2004 | 24,200 hectares | +15.0% |
| 2005 | 27,576 hectares | +14.0% |
| 2006 | 31,023 hectares | +12.5% |
| 2007 | 36,156 hectares | +16.5% |
| 2008 | 43,460 hectares | +20.2% |
| 2009 | 47,000 hectares | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 52,800 hectares | +12.3% |
| 2011 | 25,256 hectares | -52.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,620 hectares | 1,214 hectares | 2,500 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,680 hectares | 3,000 hectares | 6,800 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,290 hectares | 5,900 hectares | 16,690 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,374 hectares | 7,240 hectares | 17,310 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 27,971 hectares | 13,700 hectares | 47,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 39,028 hectares | 25,256 hectares | 52,800 hectares | 2 |
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2385 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is land under maize production in Gambia?
- Land under maize production in Gambia was 25,256 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under maize production recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 52,800 hectares in 2010.
- What is the lowest land under maize production recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,214 hectares in 1961.
- How does Gambia rank for land under maize production?
- Gambia ranks 38th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under maize production rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.8%. 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, electronic files and web site, published as part of Land under maize production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under maize production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Production data on relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.