Pesticide use in Gambia
Gambia: Pesticide use was 556 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
556 tonnes
Change on year
up 28.7%
World rank
134th
of 211 countries
All-time high
866 tonnes
in 2005
All-time low
112 tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Pesticide use in Gambia, 1990–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 556 tonnes for pesticide use in 2023.
The figure is up 28.7% on the previous year and up 56.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pesticide use in Gambia peaked at 866 tonnes in 2005 and was at its lowest, 112 tonnes, in 1990.
Gambia ranks 134th of 211 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.
Pesticide use in Gambia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 112 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 112 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 112 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 112 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 160 tonnes | +42.9% |
| 1995 | 190 tonnes | +18.8% |
| 1996 | 230 tonnes | +21.1% |
| 1997 | 234 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 230 tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 239 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 223 tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2001 | 238 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2002 | 262 tonnes | +10.1% |
| 2003 | 388 tonnes | +48.1% |
| 2004 | 598 tonnes | +54.1% |
| 2005 | 866 tonnes | +44.8% |
| 2006 | 797 tonnes | -8.0% |
| 2007 | 672 tonnes | -15.7% |
| 2008 | 390 tonnes | -42.0% |
| 2009 | 288 tonnes | -26.2% |
| 2010 | 260 tonnes | -9.7% |
| 2011 | 262 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 374 tonnes | +42.7% |
| 2013 | 355 tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2014 | 367 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 344 tonnes | -6.3% |
| 2016 | 408 tonnes | +18.6% |
| 2017 | 442 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 542 tonnes | +22.6% |
| 2019 | 501 tonnes | -7.6% |
| 2020 | 418 tonnes | -16.6% |
| 2021 | 389 tonnes | -6.9% |
| 2022 | 432 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2023 | 556 tonnes | +28.7% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 556 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 895 tonnes, 62% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 556 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 747 tonnes, 74% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 173.1 tonnes | 112 tonnes | 239 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 472.2 tonnes | 223 tonnes | 866 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 385.5 tonnes | 260 tonnes | 542 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 448.75 tonnes | 389 tonnes | 556 tonnes | 4 |
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 pesticide use in Gambia?
- Pesticide use in Gambia was 556 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest pesticide use recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 866 tonnes in 2005.
- What is the lowest pesticide use recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 112 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Gambia rank for pesticide use?
- Gambia ranks 134th out of 211 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pesticide use rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.6%. 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 Pesticide use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total pesticide use measured in tonnes of pesticide consumption per year.