Sorghum production in Gambia
Gambia: Sorghum production was 20,556 metric tons in 2011. β Volatile
Sorghum production in Gambia, 1961β2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sorghum production in Gambia is 20,556 metric tons, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 47.3% on the previous year and down 38.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sorghum production in Gambia peaked at 39,000 metric tons in 2010 and was at its lowest, 3,000 metric tons, in 1977.
Gambia ranks 32nd of 41 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 | 6,578 metric tons | 5,900 metric tons | 6,900 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,640 metric tons | 3,000 metric tons | 7,300 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,928 metric tons | 4,500 metric tons | 11,750 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,691 metric tons | 8,230 metric tons | 17,970 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 26,895 metric tons | 15,209 metric tons | 33,418 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 29,778 metric tons | 20,556 metric tons | 39,000 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 29 Sierra Leone 36,657 metric tons compare
- 30 Zambia 24,765 metric tons compare
- 31 Mauritania 24,619 metric tons compare
- 33 Guinea-Bissau 15,480 metric tons compare
- 34 Morocco 15,000 metric tons compare
- 35 Lesotho 9,606 metric tons compare
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)
- Agriculture share gdp 23.85 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 23.85 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sorghum production in Gambia?
- Sorghum production in Gambia was 20,556 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest sorghum production recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 39,000 metric tons in 2010.
- What is the lowest sorghum production recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,000 metric tons in 1977.
- How does Gambia rank for sorghum production?
- Gambia ranks 32nd out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is sorghum production rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.5%. 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 Sorghum production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on sorghum 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.