Gambia produced 1.4 thousand tonnes of Sesame in 2024, a 40.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 11,469 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 7,424 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 1,389 | 6.9 |
| 2011 | 2.7 | 3,419 | 7.8 |
| 2012 | 2.9 | 3,665 | 8 |
| 2013 | 0.5 | 3,217 | 1.6 |
| 2014 | 0.8 | 3,756 | 2.1 |
| 2015 | 2.2 | 6,734 | 3.2 |
| 2016 | 2.1 | 5,148 | 4.2 |
| 2017 | 1.1 | 2,387 | 4.8 |
| 2018 | 0.7 | 1,822 | 3.9 |
| 2019 | 1 | 5,409 | 1.9 |
| 2020 | 1.2 | 7,356 | 1.7 |
| 2021 | 1.3 | 8,405 | 1.6 |
| 2022 | 1.3 | 9,484 | 1.4 |
| 2023 | 1.1 | 10,674 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1.4 | 11,469 | 1.2 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-07.