Gambia produced 0.7 thousand tonnes of Fonio in 2024, a 250.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 6,574 hg/ha, 18% below the Africa average of 8,041 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.2 | 6,991 | 0.2 |
| 2011 | 0.3 | 6,996 | 0.5 |
| 2012 | 0.4 | 7,004 | 0.5 |
| 2013 | 0.4 | 7,003 | 0.6 |
| 2014 | 0.4 | 7,002 | 0.6 |
| 2015 | 1.5 | 7,005 | 2.1 |
| 2016 | 0.7 | 7,995 | 0.9 |
| 2017 | 0.6 | 7,994 | 0.7 |
| 2018 | 0.6 | 7,998 | 0.7 |
| 2019 | 0.8 | 8,007 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0.9 | 8,000 | 1.2 |
| 2021 | 0.7 | 7,377 | 0.9 |
| 2022 | 0.6 | 7,085 | 0.9 |
| 2023 | 0.2 | 5,517 | 0.3 |
| 2024 | 0.7 | 6,574 | 1.1 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.