Seafood and fish production in Gambia
Gambia: Seafood and fish production was 2,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
47th
of 135 countries
All-time high
4,470 tonnes
in 1990
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Seafood and fish production in Gambia, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, seafood and fish production in Gambia stood at 2,000 tonnes.
Over the whole period, seafood and fish production in Gambia peaked at 4,470 tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
Gambia ranks 47th of 135 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.
Seafood and fish production in Gambia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1968 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1969 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1970 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1972 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1973 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1974 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1975 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1976 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1977 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1978 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1979 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1980 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1981 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1982 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1983 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1984 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1985 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1986 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1987 | 460 tonnes | — |
| 1988 | 2,830 tonnes | +515.2% |
| 1989 | 2,170 tonnes | -23.3% |
| 1990 | 4,470 tonnes | +106.0% |
| 1991 | 1,300 tonnes | -70.9% |
| 1992 | 980 tonnes | -24.6% |
| 1993 | 590 tonnes | -39.8% |
| 1994 | 330 tonnes | -44.1% |
| 1995 | 330 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 180 tonnes | -45.5% |
| 1997 | 140 tonnes | -22.2% |
| 1998 | 120 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 1999 | 450 tonnes | +275.0% |
| 2000 | 420 tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2001 | 1,500 tonnes | +257.1% |
| 2002 | 1,620 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 2003 | 960 tonnes | -40.7% |
| 2004 | 320 tonnes | -66.7% |
| 2005 | 1,990 tonnes | +521.9% |
| 2006 | 1,190 tonnes | -40.2% |
| 2007 | 770 tonnes | -35.3% |
| 2008 | 610 tonnes | -20.8% |
| 2009 | 650 tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2010 | 1,000 tonnes | +53.8% |
| 2011 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2013 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 1,000 tonnes | — |
| 2015 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2019 | 1,000 tonnes | — |
| 2020 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 2,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2022 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 546 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2,830 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 889 tonnes | 120 tonnes | 4,470 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,003 tonnes | 320 tonnes | 1,990 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 500 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,750 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 4 |
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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 seafood and fish production in Gambia?
- Seafood and fish production in Gambia was 2,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest seafood and fish production recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,470 tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest seafood and fish production recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Gambia rank for seafood and fish production?
- Gambia ranks 47th out of 135 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Seafood and fish production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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