Land under sorghum production in Gambia
Gambia: Land under sorghum production was 29,756 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under sorghum 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 sorghum production in Gambia is 29,756 hectares, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.6% on the previous year and up 13.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under sorghum production in Gambia peaked at 31,200 hectares in 2010 and was at its lowest, 5,300 hectares, in 1977.
Gambia ranks 31st of 41 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land under sorghum production in Gambia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7,000 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 7,400 hectares | +5.7% |
| 1969 | 7,400 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 7,400 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 7,400 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 7,400 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 7,400 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 7,400 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 10,200 hectares | +37.8% |
| 1976 | 5,800 hectares | -43.1% |
| 1977 | 5,300 hectares | -8.6% |
| 1978 | 6,200 hectares | +17.0% |
| 1979 | 6,200 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 5,600 hectares | -9.7% |
| 1981 | 6,100 hectares | +8.9% |
| 1982 | 8,100 hectares | +32.8% |
| 1983 | 6,900 hectares | -14.8% |
| 1984 | 7,300 hectares | +5.8% |
| 1985 | 12,760 hectares | +74.8% |
| 1986 | 8,750 hectares | -31.4% |
| 1987 | 8,980 hectares | +2.6% |
| 1988 | 8,170 hectares | -9.0% |
| 1989 | 9,660 hectares | +18.2% |
| 1990 | 13,050 hectares | +35.1% |
| 1991 | 12,640 hectares | -3.1% |
| 1992 | 12,930 hectares | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 8,123 hectares | -37.2% |
| 1994 | 8,431 hectares | +3.8% |
| 1995 | 13,987 hectares | +65.9% |
| 1996 | 12,699 hectares | -9.2% |
| 1997 | 13,432 hectares | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 12,232 hectares | -8.9% |
| 1999 | 16,200 hectares | +32.4% |
| 2000 | 19,700 hectares | +21.6% |
| 2001 | 26,175 hectares | +32.9% |
| 2002 | 18,338 hectares | -29.9% |
| 2003 | 26,684 hectares | +45.5% |
| 2004 | 26,055 hectares | -2.4% |
| 2005 | 22,949 hectares | -11.9% |
| 2006 | 23,179 hectares | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 21,720 hectares | -6.3% |
| 2008 | 26,281 hectares | +21.0% |
| 2009 | 29,250 hectares | +11.3% |
| 2010 | 31,200 hectares | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 29,756 hectares | -4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7,089 hectares | 7,000 hectares | 7,400 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 7,070 hectares | 5,300 hectares | 10,200 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,232 hectares | 5,600 hectares | 12,760 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,372 hectares | 8,123 hectares | 16,200 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 24,033 hectares | 18,338 hectares | 29,250 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,478 hectares | 29,756 hectares | 31,200 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)
- 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 land under sorghum production in Gambia?
- Land under sorghum production in Gambia was 29,756 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under sorghum production recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 31,200 hectares in 2010.
- What is the lowest land under sorghum production recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,300 hectares in 1977.
- How does Gambia rank for land under sorghum production?
- Gambia ranks 31st out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under sorghum production rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.7%. 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 sorghum production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under sorghum 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.