Cashew nut production in Gambia
Gambia: Cashew nut production was 36,017 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cashew nut production in Gambia, 2008–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, cashew nut production in Gambia stood at 36,017 tonnes. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
The figure is up 5.9% on the previous year and up 557.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cashew nut production in Gambia peaked at 36,017 tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2,750 tonnes, in 2011.
Gambia ranks 17th of 35 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.
Cashew nut production in Gambia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3,300 tonnes | — |
| 2009 | 3,800 tonnes | +15.2% |
| 2010 | 4,000 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 2,750 tonnes | -31.2% |
| 2012 | 2,800 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 4,646 tonnes | +65.9% |
| 2014 | 5,476 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 2015 | 6,421 tonnes | +17.2% |
| 2016 | 7,542 tonnes | +17.5% |
| 2017 | 9,169 tonnes | +21.6% |
| 2018 | 10,460 tonnes | +14.1% |
| 2019 | 11,802 tonnes | +12.8% |
| 2020 | 14,353 tonnes | +21.6% |
| 2021 | 16,669 tonnes | +16.1% |
| 2022 | 20,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2023 | 34,000 tonnes | +70.0% |
| 2024 | 36,017 tonnes | +5.9% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 36,017 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 76,571 tonnes, 47% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 36,017 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 76,571 tonnes, 47% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cashew nut production in Gambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +70.0% | 20,000 tonnes | 34,000 tonnes |
| 2013 | +65.9% | 2,800 tonnes | 4,646 tonnes |
| 2011 | -31.2% | 4,000 tonnes | 2,750 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,550 tonnes | 3,300 tonnes | 3,800 tonnes | 2 |
| 2010s | 6,507 tonnes | 2,750 tonnes | 11,802 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 24,208 tonnes | 14,353 tonnes | 36,017 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More reference data data for Gambia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0121 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2798 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3524 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0232 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.3524 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0407 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0331 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1264 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cashew nut production in Gambia?
- Cashew nut production in Gambia was 36,017 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cashew nut production recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 36,017 tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest cashew nut production recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,750 tonnes in 2011.
- How does Gambia rank for cashew nut production?
- Gambia ranks 17th out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cashew nut production rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 557.7%. 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 of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Cashew nut production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Cashew nut production is measured in tonnes.