Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Gambia
Gambia: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 27,688 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Gambia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 27,688 ha for maize (corn) — area harvested in 2024.
The figure is up 5.2% on the previous year and down 24.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Gambia peaked at 52,800 ha in 2010 and was at its lowest, 1,214 ha, in 1961.
Gambia ranks 144th of 222 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.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Gambia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,214 ha | — |
| 1962 | 1,335 ha | +10.0% |
| 1963 | 1,335 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 1,350 ha | +1.1% |
| 1965 | 1,350 ha | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 1,500 ha | +11.1% |
| 1967 | 2,000 ha | +33.3% |
| 1968 | 2,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 2,500 ha | +25.0% |
| 1970 | 3,000 ha | +20.0% |
| 1971 | 4,000 ha | +33.3% |
| 1972 | 4,500 ha | +12.5% |
| 1973 | 4,200 ha | -6.7% |
| 1974 | 4,500 ha | +7.1% |
| 1975 | 4,000 ha | -11.1% |
| 1976 | 4,200 ha | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 6,200 ha | +47.6% |
| 1978 | 6,800 ha | +9.7% |
| 1979 | 5,400 ha | -20.6% |
| 1980 | 5,900 ha | +9.3% |
| 1981 | 7,600 ha | +28.8% |
| 1982 | 9,400 ha | +23.7% |
| 1983 | 6,900 ha | -26.6% |
| 1984 | 9,200 ha | +33.3% |
| 1985 | 16,690 ha | +81.4% |
| 1986 | 11,050 ha | -33.8% |
| 1987 | 13,010 ha | +17.7% |
| 1988 | 12,650 ha | -2.8% |
| 1989 | 10,503 ha | -17.0% |
| 1990 | 11,320 ha | +7.8% |
| 1991 | 17,310 ha | +52.9% |
| 1992 | 12,066 ha | -30.3% |
| 1993 | 14,616 ha | +21.1% |
| 1994 | 10,547 ha | -27.8% |
| 1995 | 10,551 ha | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 8,217 ha | -22.1% |
| 1997 | 7,240 ha | -11.9% |
| 1998 | 9,073 ha | +25.3% |
| 1999 | 12,800 ha | +41.1% |
| 2000 | 13,700 ha | +7.0% |
| 2001 | 17,202 ha | +25.6% |
| 2002 | 18,350 ha | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 21,044 ha | +14.7% |
| 2004 | 24,200 ha | +15.0% |
| 2005 | 27,576 ha | +14.0% |
| 2006 | 31,023 ha | +12.5% |
| 2007 | 36,156 ha | +16.5% |
| 2008 | 43,460 ha | +20.2% |
| 2009 | 47,000 ha | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 52,800 ha | +12.3% |
| 2011 | 25,256 ha | -52.2% |
| 2012 | 28,288 ha | +12.0% |
| 2013 | 33,170 ha | +17.3% |
| 2014 | 36,703 ha | +10.7% |
| 2015 | 41,000 ha | +11.7% |
| 2016 | 43,000 ha | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 35,000 ha | -18.6% |
| 2018 | 35,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 35,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 29,159 ha | -16.7% |
| 2021 | 26,198 ha | -10.2% |
| 2022 | 23,825 ha | -9.1% |
| 2023 | 26,325 ha | +10.5% |
| 2024 | 27,688 ha | +5.2% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 27,688 ha is below the median for low income countries, which is 153,650 ha, 18% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 27,688 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 275,000 ha, 10% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,620 ha | 1,214 ha | 2,500 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,680 ha | 3,000 ha | 6,800 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,290 ha | 5,900 ha | 16,690 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,374 ha | 7,240 ha | 17,310 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 27,971 ha | 13,700 ha | 47,000 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 36,522 ha | 25,256 ha | 52,800 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 26,639 ha | 23,825 ha | 29,159 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 142 Azerbaijan 27,991 ha compare
- 142 Azerbaijan 27,991 ha compare
- 144 Gambia 27,688 ha compare
- 146 Belize 27,459 ha compare
- 147 Sudan 22,847 ha compare
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 maize (corn) — area harvested in Gambia?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Gambia was 27,688 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 52,800 ha in 2010.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,214 ha in 1961.
- How does Gambia rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Gambia ranks 144th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.6%. 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 Maize (corn) — Area harvested. 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.