Maize (corn) — Yield in Gambia
Gambia: Maize (corn) — Yield was 932.4 kg/ha in 2024. ▬ Flat
Maize (corn) — Yield in Gambia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize (corn) — yield in Gambia is 932.4 kg/ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 15.7% on the previous year and up 13.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — yield in Gambia peaked at 1,808 kg/ha in 1982 and was at its lowest, 304.1 kg/ha, in 1963.
Gambia ranks 199th of 218 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Maize (corn) — Yield in Gambia, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 376.4 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 312.4 kg/ha | -17.0% |
| 1963 | 304.1 kg/ha | -2.7% |
| 1964 | 407.4 kg/ha | +34.0% |
| 1965 | 407.4 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 666.7 kg/ha | +63.6% |
| 1967 | 1,150 kg/ha | +72.5% |
| 1968 | 1,150 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 1,080 kg/ha | -6.1% |
| 1970 | 1,033 kg/ha | -4.3% |
| 1971 | 1,125 kg/ha | +8.9% |
| 1972 | 1,178 kg/ha | +4.7% |
| 1973 | 1,214 kg/ha | +3.1% |
| 1974 | 1,067 kg/ha | -12.2% |
| 1975 | 1,200 kg/ha | +12.5% |
| 1976 | 1,071 kg/ha | -10.7% |
| 1977 | 1,129 kg/ha | +5.4% |
| 1978 | 1,397 kg/ha | +23.7% |
| 1979 | 1,222 kg/ha | -12.5% |
| 1980 | 1,068 kg/ha | -12.6% |
| 1981 | 1,645 kg/ha | +54.0% |
| 1982 | 1,808 kg/ha | +10.0% |
| 1983 | 1,232 kg/ha | -31.9% |
| 1984 | 1,359 kg/ha | +10.3% |
| 1985 | 1,579 kg/ha | +16.2% |
| 1986 | 1,566 kg/ha | -0.8% |
| 1987 | 1,187 kg/ha | -24.2% |
| 1988 | 1,227 kg/ha | +3.4% |
| 1989 | 1,347 kg/ha | +9.8% |
| 1990 | 1,204 kg/ha | -10.6% |
| 1991 | 1,180 kg/ha | -2.0% |
| 1992 | 1,514 kg/ha | +28.3% |
| 1993 | 1,626 kg/ha | +7.4% |
| 1994 | 1,262 kg/ha | -22.4% |
| 1995 | 1,292 kg/ha | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 1,220 kg/ha | -5.6% |
| 1997 | 1,169 kg/ha | -4.1% |
| 1998 | 1,434 kg/ha | +22.6% |
| 1999 | 1,594 kg/ha | +11.1% |
| 2000 | 1,606 kg/ha | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 1,685 kg/ha | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 1,012 kg/ha | -39.9% |
| 2003 | 1,585 kg/ha | +56.5% |
| 2004 | 1,207 kg/ha | -23.8% |
| 2005 | 1,052 kg/ha | -12.9% |
| 2006 | 894.5 kg/ha | -14.9% |
| 2007 | 868.7 kg/ha | -2.9% |
| 2008 | 1,033 kg/ha | +18.9% |
| 2009 | 1,162 kg/ha | +12.5% |
| 2010 | 1,250 kg/ha | +7.6% |
| 2011 | 934.9 kg/ha | -25.2% |
| 2012 | 1,064 kg/ha | +13.8% |
| 2013 | 996.7 kg/ha | -6.4% |
| 2014 | 825.2 kg/ha | -17.2% |
| 2015 | 939.5 kg/ha | +13.9% |
| 2016 | 721 kg/ha | -23.3% |
| 2017 | 612.6 kg/ha | -15.0% |
| 2018 | 516.3 kg/ha | -15.7% |
| 2019 | 459.7 kg/ha | -11.0% |
| 2020 | 595.5 kg/ha | +29.5% |
| 2021 | 1,065 kg/ha | +78.8% |
| 2022 | 819.4 kg/ha | -23.0% |
| 2023 | 806.1 kg/ha | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 932.4 kg/ha | +15.7% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 932.4 kg/ha is below the median for low income countries, which is 1,420 kg/ha, 66% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 932.4 kg/ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,273 kg/ha, 73% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 650.49 kg/ha | 304.1 kg/ha | 1,150 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,164 kg/ha | 1,033 kg/ha | 1,397 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,402 kg/ha | 1,068 kg/ha | 1,808 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,350 kg/ha | 1,169 kg/ha | 1,626 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,211 kg/ha | 868.7 kg/ha | 1,685 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 832.02 kg/ha | 459.7 kg/ha | 1,250 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 843.64 kg/ha | 595.5 kg/ha | 1,065 kg/ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 196 South Sudan 964.9 kg/ha compare
- 196 South Sudan 964.9 kg/ha compare
- 198 Namibia 933 kg/ha compare
- 199 Gambia 932.4 kg/ha compare
- 201 Mozambique 810 kg/ha compare
- 201 Mozambique 810 kg/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) — yield in Gambia?
- Maize (corn) — yield in Gambia was 932.4 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — yield recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,808 kg/ha in 1982.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — yield recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 304.1 kg/ha in 1963.
- How does Gambia rank for maize (corn) — yield?
- Gambia ranks 199th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — yield rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- 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) — Yield. 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.