Corn production in Gambia
Gambia: Corn production was 25,817 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
25,817 tonnes
Change on year
up 21.7%
World rank
123rd
of 176 countries
All-time high
66,000 tonnes
in 2010
All-time low
406 tonnes
in 1963
Years of data
64
1961–2024
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 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.
Corn production in Gambia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 457 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 417 tonnes | -8.8% |
| 1963 | 406 tonnes | -2.6% |
| 1964 | 550 tonnes | +35.5% |
| 1965 | 550 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 1,000 tonnes | +81.8% |
| 1967 | 2,300 tonnes | +130.0% |
| 1968 | 2,300 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 2,700 tonnes | +17.4% |
| 1970 | 3,100 tonnes | +14.8% |
| 1971 | 4,500 tonnes | +45.2% |
| 1972 | 5,300 tonnes | +17.8% |
| 1973 | 5,100 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 1974 | 4,800 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1975 | 4,800 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 4,500 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1977 | 7,000 tonnes | +55.6% |
| 1978 | 9,500 tonnes | +35.7% |
| 1979 | 6,600 tonnes | -30.5% |
| 1980 | 6,300 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 1981 | 12,500 tonnes | +98.4% |
| 1982 | 17,000 tonnes | +36.0% |
| 1983 | 8,500 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1984 | 12,500 tonnes | +47.1% |
| 1985 | 26,350 tonnes | +110.8% |
| 1986 | 17,300 tonnes | -34.3% |
| 1987 | 15,440 tonnes | -10.8% |
| 1988 | 15,520 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1989 | 14,144 tonnes | -8.9% |
| 1990 | 13,630 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 1991 | 20,420 tonnes | +49.8% |
| 1992 | 18,265 tonnes | -10.6% |
| 1993 | 23,772 tonnes | +30.2% |
| 1994 | 13,315 tonnes | -44.0% |
| 1995 | 13,633 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 10,021 tonnes | -26.5% |
| 1997 | 8,466 tonnes | -15.5% |
| 1998 | 13,011 tonnes | +53.7% |
| 1999 | 20,400 tonnes | +56.8% |
| 2000 | 22,000 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2001 | 28,988 tonnes | +31.8% |
| 2002 | 18,580 tonnes | -35.9% |
| 2003 | 33,353 tonnes | +79.5% |
| 2004 | 29,209 tonnes | -12.4% |
| 2005 | 29,002 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 27,750 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 2007 | 31,408 tonnes | +13.2% |
| 2008 | 44,894 tonnes | +42.9% |
| 2009 | 54,625 tonnes | +21.7% |
| 2010 | 66,000 tonnes | +20.8% |
| 2011 | 23,613 tonnes | -64.2% |
| 2012 | 30,106 tonnes | +27.5% |
| 2013 | 33,060 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 2014 | 30,289 tonnes | -8.4% |
| 2015 | 38,520 tonnes | +27.2% |
| 2016 | 31,005 tonnes | -19.5% |
| 2017 | 21,441 tonnes | -30.8% |
| 2018 | 18,070 tonnes | -15.7% |
| 2019 | 16,088 tonnes | -11.0% |
| 2020 | 17,363 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2021 | 27,895 tonnes | +60.7% |
| 2022 | 19,523 tonnes | -30.0% |
| 2023 | 21,220 tonnes | +8.7% |
| 2024 | 25,817 tonnes | +21.7% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 25,817 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 292,556 tonnes, 9% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 25,817 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 590,000 tonnes, 4% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
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 |
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 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 123rd out of 176 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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Corn (maize) production is measured in tonnes.