Land under rice production in Gambia
Gambia: Land under rice production was 42,026 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under rice production in Gambia, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 42,026 hectares for land under rice production in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 51.2% on the previous year and up 200.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under rice production in Gambia peaked at 86,150 hectares in 2010 and was at its lowest, 8,257 hectares, in 1993.
Gambia ranks 22nd of 42 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.
Land under rice production in Gambia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 24,280 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 25,090 hectares | +3.3% |
| 1963 | 25,495 hectares | +1.6% |
| 1964 | 26,709 hectares | +4.8% |
| 1965 | 26,911 hectares | +0.8% |
| 1966 | 27,000 hectares | +0.3% |
| 1967 | 18,000 hectares | -33.3% |
| 1968 | 29,137 hectares | +61.9% |
| 1969 | 26,709 hectares | -8.3% |
| 1970 | 28,327 hectares | +6.1% |
| 1971 | 28,327 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 23,300 hectares | -17.7% |
| 1973 | 18,800 hectares | -19.3% |
| 1974 | 21,900 hectares | +16.5% |
| 1975 | 22,300 hectares | +1.8% |
| 1976 | 22,800 hectares | +2.2% |
| 1977 | 22,200 hectares | -2.6% |
| 1978 | 22,900 hectares | +3.2% |
| 1979 | 17,100 hectares | -25.3% |
| 1980 | 21,700 hectares | +26.9% |
| 1981 | 27,800 hectares | +28.1% |
| 1982 | 27,200 hectares | -2.2% |
| 1983 | 14,800 hectares | -45.6% |
| 1984 | 10,600 hectares | -28.4% |
| 1985 | 12,100 hectares | +14.2% |
| 1986 | 15,220 hectares | +25.8% |
| 1987 | 15,930 hectares | +4.7% |
| 1988 | 19,210 hectares | +20.6% |
| 1989 | 14,049 hectares | -26.9% |
| 1990 | 14,608 hectares | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 13,448 hectares | -7.9% |
| 1992 | 11,223 hectares | -16.5% |
| 1993 | 8,257 hectares | -26.4% |
| 1994 | 13,169 hectares | +59.5% |
| 1995 | 15,403 hectares | +17.0% |
| 1996 | 17,033 hectares | +10.6% |
| 1997 | 12,700 hectares | -25.4% |
| 1998 | 14,000 hectares | +10.2% |
| 1999 | 14,600 hectares | +4.3% |
| 2000 | 15,400 hectares | +5.5% |
| 2001 | 14,000 hectares | -9.1% |
| 2002 | 10,000 hectares | -28.6% |
| 2003 | 11,795 hectares | +17.9% |
| 2004 | 16,000 hectares | +35.7% |
| 2005 | 17,873 hectares | +11.7% |
| 2006 | 18,347 hectares | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 16,608 hectares | -9.5% |
| 2008 | 34,000 hectares | +104.7% |
| 2009 | 73,000 hectares | +114.7% |
| 2010 | 86,150 hectares | +18.0% |
| 2011 | 42,026 hectares | -51.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 25,481 hectares | 18,000 hectares | 29,137 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 22,795 hectares | 17,100 hectares | 28,327 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 17,861 hectares | 10,600 hectares | 27,800 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 13,444 hectares | 8,257 hectares | 17,033 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 22,702 hectares | 10,000 hectares | 73,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 64,088 hectares | 42,026 hectares | 86,150 hectares | 2 |
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- 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)
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- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3501 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 23.85 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 23.85 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under rice production in Gambia?
- Land under rice production in Gambia was 42,026 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under rice production recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 86,150 hectares in 2010.
- What is the lowest land under rice production recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,257 hectares in 1993.
- How does Gambia rank for land under rice production?
- Gambia ranks 22nd out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under rice production rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.2%. 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 rice production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under rice 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.