Aquaculture production (metric tons) in Gambia
Gambia: Aquaculture production (metric tons) was 63 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Gambia, 1960–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2024, aquaculture production in Gambia stood at 63 metric tons.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.5% on the previous year and up 34.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Gambia peaked at 76 metric tons in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
That places Gambia 160th out of 216 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Aquaculture production (metric tons) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1963 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1964 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1965 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1966 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1967 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1968 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1969 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1970 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1971 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1972 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1973 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1974 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1975 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1976 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1977 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1978 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1979 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1980 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1981 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1982 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1983 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1984 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1985 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1986 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1987 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1988 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1989 | 53 metric tons | — |
| 1990 | 60 metric tons | +13.2% |
| 1991 | 0 metric tons | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1993 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1994 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1995 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1996 | 4 metric tons | — |
| 1997 | 4 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 4 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 4 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 5 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 2001 | 5 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 5 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 5 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 5 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 5 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 76 metric tons | +1420.0% |
| 2007 | 26 metric tons | -65.8% |
| 2008 | 26 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 26 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 26 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 35 metric tons | +34.6% |
| 2012 | 35 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 45 metric tons | +28.6% |
| 2014 | 47 metric tons | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 47 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 57 metric tons | +21.3% |
| 2017 | 57 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 55 metric tons | -3.5% |
| 2019 | 55 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 55 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 57 metric tons | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 57 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 57 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 63 metric tons | +10.5% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 63 metric tons is below the median for low income countries, which is 1,165 metric tons, 5% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 63 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,824 metric tons, 3% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.3 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 53 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.6 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 60 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.4 metric tons | 5 metric tons | 76 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 45.9 metric tons | 26 metric tons | 57 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 57.8 metric tons | 55 metric tons | 63 metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More environment data for Gambia
- Grazing land use over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per capita 0.0663 hectares per person (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.15 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.18 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.366 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.36 °C (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per square kilometre 18.48 hectares per square kilometre (2024)
- Sawnwood, coniferous — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Gambia?
- Aquaculture production in Gambia was 63 metric tons in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest aquaculture production recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 76 metric tons in 2006.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Gambia rank for aquaculture production?
- Gambia ranks 160th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.0%. 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., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Aquaculture production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Aquaculture is understood to mean the farming of aquatic organisms including fish, molluscs, crustaceans and aquatic plants. Aquaculture production specifically refers to output from aquaculture activities, which are designated for final harvest for consumption.