Maize (corn) — Production in Gambia
Gambia: Maize (corn) — Production was 25,817 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in Gambia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — production in Gambia stood at 25,817 t.
The figure is up 21.7% on the previous year and down 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Gambia peaked at 66,000 t in 2010 and was at its lowest, 406 t, in 1963.
That places Gambia 156th out of 223 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Production in Gambia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 457 t | — |
| 1962 | 417 t | -8.8% |
| 1963 | 406 t | -2.6% |
| 1964 | 550 t | +35.5% |
| 1965 | 550 t | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 1,000 t | +81.8% |
| 1967 | 2,300 t | +130.0% |
| 1968 | 2,300 t | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 2,700 t | +17.4% |
| 1970 | 3,100 t | +14.8% |
| 1971 | 4,500 t | +45.2% |
| 1972 | 5,300 t | +17.8% |
| 1973 | 5,100 t | -3.8% |
| 1974 | 4,800 t | -5.9% |
| 1975 | 4,800 t | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 4,500 t | -6.2% |
| 1977 | 7,000 t | +55.6% |
| 1978 | 9,500 t | +35.7% |
| 1979 | 6,600 t | -30.5% |
| 1980 | 6,300 t | -4.5% |
| 1981 | 12,500 t | +98.4% |
| 1982 | 17,000 t | +36.0% |
| 1983 | 8,500 t | -50.0% |
| 1984 | 12,500 t | +47.1% |
| 1985 | 26,350 t | +110.8% |
| 1986 | 17,300 t | -34.3% |
| 1987 | 15,440 t | -10.8% |
| 1988 | 15,520 t | +0.5% |
| 1989 | 14,144 t | -8.9% |
| 1990 | 13,630 t | -3.6% |
| 1991 | 20,420 t | +49.8% |
| 1992 | 18,265 t | -10.6% |
| 1993 | 23,772 t | +30.2% |
| 1994 | 13,315 t | -44.0% |
| 1995 | 13,633 t | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 10,021 t | -26.5% |
| 1997 | 8,466 t | -15.5% |
| 1998 | 13,011 t | +53.7% |
| 1999 | 20,400 t | +56.8% |
| 2000 | 22,000 t | +7.8% |
| 2001 | 28,988 t | +31.8% |
| 2002 | 18,580 t | -35.9% |
| 2003 | 33,353 t | +79.5% |
| 2004 | 29,209 t | -12.4% |
| 2005 | 29,002 t | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 27,750 t | -4.3% |
| 2007 | 31,408 t | +13.2% |
| 2008 | 44,894 t | +42.9% |
| 2009 | 54,625 t | +21.7% |
| 2010 | 66,000 t | +20.8% |
| 2011 | 23,613 t | -64.2% |
| 2012 | 30,106 t | +27.5% |
| 2013 | 33,060 t | +9.8% |
| 2014 | 30,289 t | -8.4% |
| 2015 | 38,520 t | +27.2% |
| 2016 | 31,005 t | -19.5% |
| 2017 | 21,441 t | -30.8% |
| 2018 | 18,070 t | -15.7% |
| 2019 | 16,088 t | -11.0% |
| 2020 | 17,363 t | +7.9% |
| 2021 | 27,895 t | +60.7% |
| 2022 | 19,523 t | -30.0% |
| 2023 | 21,220 t | +8.7% |
| 2024 | 25,817 t | +21.7% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 25,817 t is below the median for low income countries, which is 262,500 t, 10% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 25,817 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 394,045 t, 7% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,187 t | 406 t | 2,700 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,520 t | 3,100 t | 9,500 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 14,555 t | 6,300 t | 26,350 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,493 t | 8,466 t | 23,772 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 31,981 t | 18,580 t | 54,625 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,819 t | 16,088 t | 66,000 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 22,364 t | 17,363 t | 27,895 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 maize (corn) — production in Gambia?
- Maize (corn) — production in Gambia was 25,817 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 66,000 t in 2010.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 406 t in 1963.
- How does Gambia rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Gambia ranks 156th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.8%. 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 of the United Nations, published as part of Maize (corn) — 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.