Corn production in Gambia
Gambia: Corn production was 25,817 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Corn production in Gambia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 25,817 tonnes for corn 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, corn production in Gambia peaked at 66,000 tonnes in 2010 and was at its lowest, 406 tonnes, in 1963.
Gambia ranks 122nd of 175 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,187 tonnes | 406 tonnes | 2,700 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,520 tonnes | 3,100 tonnes | 9,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 14,555 tonnes | 6,300 tonnes | 26,350 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,493 tonnes | 8,466 tonnes | 23,772 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 31,981 tonnes | 18,580 tonnes | 54,625 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,819 tonnes | 16,088 tonnes | 66,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 22,364 tonnes | 17,363 tonnes | 27,895 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corn production in Gambia?
- Corn production in Gambia was 25,817 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 corn production recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 66,000 tonnes in 2010.
- What is the lowest corn production recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 406 tonnes in 1963.
- How does Gambia rank for corn production?
- Gambia ranks 122nd out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corn 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 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Corn production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Corn (maize) production is measured in tonnes.