FAOSTAT · 2008–2024
Cashew nuts, in shell production in Gambia
In 2024 Gambia produced 36,017 t of cashew nuts, in shell, the 17th largest in the world (0.85% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 558%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 20,945 ha, yield 1.7 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 36,017 t
- World rank
- 17 of 34
- 10-year change
- +558%
- Record
- 36,017 t
- 2024
Cashew nuts, in shell in Gambia, 2008–2024 (tonnes)
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36,017 | +5.9% | 20,945 | 1.72 |
| 2023 | 34,000 | +70% | 19,804 | 1.72 |
| 2022 | 20,000 | +20% | 11,668 | 1.71 |
| 2021 | 16,669 | +16% | 9,720 | 1.71 |
| 2020 | 14,353 | +22% | 8,377 | 1.71 |
| 2019 | 11,802 | +13% | 6,882 | 1.71 |
| 2018 | 10,460 | +14% | 6,121 | 1.71 |
| 2017 | 9,169 | +22% | 5,384 | 1.70 |
| 2016 | 7,542 | +17% | 4,445 | 1.70 |
| 2015 | 6,421 | +17% | 3,797 | 1.69 |
| 2014 | 5,476 | +18% | 3,234 | 1.69 |
| 2013 | 4,646 | +66% | 2,763 | 1.68 |
| 2012 | 2,800 | +1.8% | 1,650 | 1.70 |
| 2011 | 2,750 | −31% | 1,600 | 1.72 |
| 2010 | 4,000 | +5.3% | 2,500 | 1.60 |
| 2009 | 3,800 | +15% | 2,300 | 1.65 |
| 2008 | 3,300 | — | 2,000 | 1.65 |
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.