> In 2023 Gambia produced 4,162 t of palm oil, the 41st largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 41%.

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# Palm oil production in Gambia

In 2023 Gambia produced 4,162 t of palm oil, the 41st largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 41%. The record was 4,200 t in 2014.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 20234,162 t
World rank41 of 45
10-year change+41%
Record4,200 t2014

## Palm oil in Gambia, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Gambia compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.01%0.01% in 2013
10-year change+41%world +44%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 39 | [Equatorial Guinea](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/equatorial-guinea/) | 5,300 | 0.01% |
| 40 | [Sao Tome and Principe](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/sao-tome-and-principe/) | 4,870 | 0.01% |
| 41 | **Gambia** | 4,162 | 0.01% |
| 42 | [Madagascar](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/madagascar/) | 4,076 | 0.01% |
| 43 | [Paraguay](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/paraguay/) | 3,810 | 0.00% |

[Full ranking of 45 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/)

### Map of world production of palm oil

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Gambia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 4,162 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 4,160 | −0.3% |
| 2021 | 4,172 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 4,151 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 4,150 | −1.2% |
| 2018 | 4,200 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 4,200 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 4,200 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 4,200 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 4,200 | +42% |
| 2013 | 2,959 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 2,959 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2,959 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 2,959 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 2,950 | +18% |
| 2008 | 2,500 | −2.0% |
| 2007 | 2,550 | −17% |
| 2006 | 3,077 | +10% |
| 2005 | 2,787 | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 2,753 | +10% |
| 2003 | 2,500 | +25% |
| 2002 | 2,000 | −35% |
| 2001 | 3,095 | −2.7% |
| 2000 | 3,182 | −1.4% |
| 1999 | 3,227 | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 3,065 | +5.6% |
| 1997 | 2,902 | −0.5% |
| 1996 | 2,916 | −6.0% |
| 1995 | 3,101 | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 3,075 | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 3,032 | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 2,984 | +5.4% |
| 1991 | 2,832 | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 2,732 | +9.3% |
| 1989 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1983 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1982 | 2,500 | −17% |
| 1981 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1979 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1978 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1977 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1976 | 3,000 | +15% |
| 1975 | 2,600 | +4.0% |
| 1974 | 2,500 | +14% |
| 1973 | 2,200 | +10% |
| 1972 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 1971 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 2,000 | −4.8% |
| 1968 | 2,100 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 2,100 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 2,100 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 2,100 | +24% |
| 1964 | 1,700 | +6.3% |
| 1963 | 1,600 | −11% |
| 1962 | 1,800 | +5.9% |
| 1961 | 1,700 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Imports3,619 t USD 1.6 m
Importer rank132 of 191
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of palm oil in Gambia?

Gambia produced 4,162 t in 2023, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Gambia rank in the world for production of palm oil?

Gambia ranked 41st of 45 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Indonesia with 59.2% of the world total.

### How has the production of palm oil in Gambia changed?

It rose by 41% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +44% for the world. The record was 4,200 t in 2014.

### Does Gambia export or import palm oil?

In 2024 Gambia reported no exports and imports of 3,619 t (USD 1.6 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Gambia is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/indonesia/)[Malaysia](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/malaysia/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/thailand/)[Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/colombia/)[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/nigeria/)[Guatemala](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/guatemala/)[Papua New Guinea](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/papua-new-guinea/)[Honduras](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/honduras/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/brazil/)[Côte d'Ivoire](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/cote-divoire/)[Ecuador](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/ecuador/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/mexico/)
[All countries producing palm oil](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/)

## Other products of Gambia

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/gambia/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/gambia/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/gambia/)[Millet](https://husfarm.com/production/millet/gambia/)[Cashew nuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/cashew-nuts/gambia/)[Oil palm fruit](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-palm-fruit/gambia/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/gambia/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/gambia/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/gambia/)[Groundnut oil](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnut-oil/gambia/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/gambia/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/gambia/)
[Agricultural production in Gambia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/gambia/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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