Maize production in Gambia
Gambia: Maize production was 25,817 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
25,817
Change on year
up 21.7%
World rank
123rd
of 176 countries
All-time high
66,000
in 2010
All-time low
406
in 1963
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Maize production in Gambia, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 25,817 for maize production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 21.7% on the previous year and down 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Gambia peaked at 66,000 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 406, in 1963.
Gambia ranks 123rd of 176 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.
Maize production in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 457 | — |
| 1962 | 417 | -8.8% |
| 1963 | 406 | -2.6% |
| 1964 | 550 | +35.5% |
| 1965 | 550 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 1,000 | +81.8% |
| 1967 | 2,300 | +130.0% |
| 1968 | 2,300 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 2,700 | +17.4% |
| 1970 | 3,100 | +14.8% |
| 1971 | 4,500 | +45.2% |
| 1972 | 5,300 | +17.8% |
| 1973 | 5,100 | -3.8% |
| 1974 | 4,800 | -5.9% |
| 1975 | 4,800 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 4,500 | -6.2% |
| 1977 | 7,000 | +55.6% |
| 1978 | 9,500 | +35.7% |
| 1979 | 6,600 | -30.5% |
| 1980 | 6,300 | -4.5% |
| 1981 | 12,500 | +98.4% |
| 1982 | 17,000 | +36.0% |
| 1983 | 8,500 | -50.0% |
| 1984 | 12,500 | +47.1% |
| 1985 | 26,350 | +110.8% |
| 1986 | 17,300 | -34.3% |
| 1987 | 15,440 | -10.8% |
| 1988 | 15,520 | +0.5% |
| 1989 | 14,144 | -8.9% |
| 1990 | 13,630 | -3.6% |
| 1991 | 20,420 | +49.8% |
| 1992 | 18,265 | -10.6% |
| 1993 | 23,772 | +30.2% |
| 1994 | 13,315 | -44.0% |
| 1995 | 13,633 | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 10,021 | -26.5% |
| 1997 | 8,466 | -15.5% |
| 1998 | 13,011 | +53.7% |
| 1999 | 20,400 | +56.8% |
| 2000 | 22,000 | +7.8% |
| 2001 | 28,988 | +31.8% |
| 2002 | 18,580 | -35.9% |
| 2003 | 33,353 | +79.5% |
| 2004 | 29,209 | -12.4% |
| 2005 | 29,002 | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 27,750 | -4.3% |
| 2007 | 31,408 | +13.2% |
| 2008 | 44,894 | +42.9% |
| 2009 | 54,625 | +21.7% |
| 2010 | 66,000 | +20.8% |
| 2011 | 23,613 | -64.2% |
| 2012 | 30,106 | +27.5% |
| 2013 | 33,060 | +9.8% |
| 2014 | 30,289 | -8.4% |
| 2015 | 38,520 | +27.2% |
| 2016 | 31,005 | -19.5% |
| 2017 | 21,441 | -30.8% |
| 2018 | 18,070 | -15.7% |
| 2019 | 16,088 | -11.0% |
| 2020 | 17,363 | +7.9% |
| 2021 | 27,895 | +60.7% |
| 2022 | 19,523 | -30.0% |
| 2023 | 21,220 | +8.7% |
| 2024 | 25,817 | +21.7% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 25,817 is below the median for low income countries, which is 292,556, 9% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 25,817 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 590,000, 4% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,187 | 406 | 2,700 | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,520 | 3,100 | 9,500 | 10 |
| 1980s | 14,555 | 6,300 | 26,350 | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,493 | 8,466 | 23,772 | 10 |
| 2000s | 31,981 | 18,580 | 54,625 | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,819 | 16,088 | 66,000 | 10 |
| 2020s | 22,364 | 17,363 | 27,895 | 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 maize production in Gambia?
- Maize production in Gambia was 25,817 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 66,000 in 2010.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 406 in 1963.
- How does Gambia rank for maize production?
- Gambia ranks 123rd out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Maize production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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