Gambia's estimated postharvest losses in tonnes for maize were 3,550 tonnes and have not changed over the time covered by Aphlis. The estimated loss percentages have been unchanged over time at 18.0%.
Within the value chain, the majority of the postharvest maize loss is estimated to be happening at Harvesting/field drying. In Gambia, on average the highest quantity of maize production occurs in Upper River. Regarding nutritional losses, the number of people whose annual energy (kcal) dietary requirements could have been met with the estimated maize lost postharvest ranged from 15,052 people in 2022 to 15,052 people in 2003.
To view the list of studies used to estimate these losses, please see the References tab.
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production quantity in tonnes | 19,728 tonnes | 19,728 tonnes | 19,728 tonnes | 19,728 tonnes | 19,728 tonnes |
| Losses in tonnes | 3,550 tonnes | 3,550 tonnes | 3,550 tonnes | 3,550 tonnes | 3,550 tonnes |
| Loss % | 18.0% | 18.0% | 18.0% | 18.0% | 18.0% |
| Financial value | – | – | – | – | – |
| % of national agricultural GDP | – | – | – | – | – |
| # of people whose annual energy (kcal) requirements could have been met by the lost crop | 15,052 people | 15,052 people | 15,052 people | 15,052 people | 15,052 people |
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