Maize production in Gambia
Gambia: Maize production was 23,613 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
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.
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 618.52 million current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 23.8% (2025)
- Rural population 988,057 (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.3% (2025)
- Rural population 35.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2024)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 23.85 (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 23.85 (2025)
- Land under cereal production 161,065 hectares (2023)
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.