Maize production in Gambia
Gambia: Maize production was 23,613 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
23,613 metric tons
Change on year
down 64.2%
World rank
36th
of 49 countries
All-time high
66,000 metric tons
in 2010
All-time low
406 metric tons
in 1963
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Maize production in Gambia, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2011, maize production in Gambia stood at 23,613 metric tons.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 64.2% on the previous year and down 18.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Gambia peaked at 66,000 metric tons in 2010 and was at its lowest, 406 metric tons, in 1963.
That places Gambia 36th out of 49 countries with data for 2011, 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 production in Gambia, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 457 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 417 metric tons | -8.8% |
| 1963 | 406 metric tons | -2.6% |
| 1964 | 550 metric tons | +35.5% |
| 1965 | 550 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 1,000 metric tons | +81.8% |
| 1967 | 2,300 metric tons | +130.0% |
| 1968 | 2,300 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 2,700 metric tons | +17.4% |
| 1970 | 3,100 metric tons | +14.8% |
| 1971 | 4,500 metric tons | +45.2% |
| 1972 | 5,300 metric tons | +17.8% |
| 1973 | 5,100 metric tons | -3.8% |
| 1974 | 4,800 metric tons | -5.9% |
| 1975 | 4,800 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 4,500 metric tons | -6.2% |
| 1977 | 7,000 metric tons | +55.6% |
| 1978 | 9,500 metric tons | +35.7% |
| 1979 | 6,600 metric tons | -30.5% |
| 1980 | 6,300 metric tons | -4.5% |
| 1981 | 12,500 metric tons | +98.4% |
| 1982 | 17,000 metric tons | +36.0% |
| 1983 | 8,500 metric tons | -50.0% |
| 1984 | 12,500 metric tons | +47.1% |
| 1985 | 26,350 metric tons | +110.8% |
| 1986 | 17,300 metric tons | -34.3% |
| 1987 | 15,440 metric tons | -10.8% |
| 1988 | 15,520 metric tons | +0.5% |
| 1989 | 14,144 metric tons | -8.9% |
| 1990 | 13,630 metric tons | -3.6% |
| 1991 | 20,420 metric tons | +49.8% |
| 1992 | 18,265 metric tons | -10.6% |
| 1993 | 23,772 metric tons | +30.2% |
| 1994 | 13,315 metric tons | -44.0% |
| 1995 | 13,633 metric tons | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 10,021 metric tons | -26.5% |
| 1997 | 8,466 metric tons | -15.5% |
| 1998 | 13,011 metric tons | +53.7% |
| 1999 | 20,400 metric tons | +56.8% |
| 2000 | 22,000 metric tons | +7.8% |
| 2001 | 28,988 metric tons | +31.8% |
| 2002 | 18,580 metric tons | -35.9% |
| 2003 | 33,353 metric tons | +79.5% |
| 2004 | 29,209 metric tons | -12.4% |
| 2005 | 29,002 metric tons | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 27,750 metric tons | -4.3% |
| 2007 | 31,408 metric tons | +13.2% |
| 2008 | 44,894 metric tons | +42.9% |
| 2009 | 54,625 metric tons | +21.7% |
| 2010 | 66,000 metric tons | +20.8% |
| 2011 | 23,613 metric tons | -64.2% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 23,613 metric tons is below the median for low income countries, which is 195,000 metric tons, 12% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 23,613 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 326,794 metric tons, 7% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,187 metric tons | 406 metric tons | 2,700 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,520 metric tons | 3,100 metric tons | 9,500 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 14,555 metric tons | 6,300 metric tons | 26,350 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,493 metric tons | 8,466 metric tons | 23,772 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 31,981 metric tons | 18,580 metric tons | 54,625 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 44,806 metric tons | 23,613 metric tons | 66,000 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More agriculture & rural data for Gambia
- 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)
- 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 maize production in Gambia?
- Maize production in Gambia was 23,613 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 66,000 metric tons in 2010.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 406 metric tons in 1963.
- How does Gambia rank for maize production?
- Gambia ranks 36th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.5%. 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 Maize production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on maize 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.