Gambia produced 52.5 thousand tonnes of Rice in 2024, a -47.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 10,549 hg/ha, 60% below the Africa average of 26,243 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.9 | 11,595 | 86.2 |
| 2011 | 51.1 | 12,168 | 42 |
| 2012 | 54.2 | 8,526 | 63.6 |
| 2013 | 69.7 | 10,501 | 66.4 |
| 2014 | 46.7 | 7,041 | 66.3 |
| 2015 | 69.8 | 10,310 | 67.7 |
| 2016 | 48.8 | 7,011 | 69.6 |
| 2017 | 30 | 4,354 | 68.9 |
| 2018 | 26.8 | 4,566 | 58.7 |
| 2019 | 31.9 | 5,281 | 60.4 |
| 2020 | 40.3 | 6,603 | 61 |
| 2021 | 40.2 | 11,282 | 35.6 |
| 2022 | 44.6 | 9,946 | 44.8 |
| 2023 | 47.4 | 9,898 | 47.9 |
| 2024 | 52.5 | 10,549 | 49.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.