Republic of The Gambia
Capital: Banjul
Population: 2,422,7121
Currency: Gambian dalasi (GMD)
The Gambia is a small West African country bordered by Senegal on three sides and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. It is the smallest country on the African mainland, stretching along the Gambia River for nearly its entire length. The capital and largest city is Banjul, located on the coast. The country’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, including groundnuts (peanuts), rice, and fisheries, with tourism becoming an increasingly important sector. The Gambia has a democratic government and is a member of the United Nations, the African Union (AU), and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Despite its small size, The Gambia has a rich cultural heritage, with diverse ethnic groups and a significant Islamic influence.
Growth Rate
2.303
%
Fertility Rate
4.006
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
6.292
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
65.9
years
Total Population in The Gambia
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in The Gambia.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-1.112
(+0.026)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for The Gambia are based on the 2024 Preliminary Census Report conducted by UNFPA The Gambia. Source: 2024 Census Report.