Read our Privacy Policy for more information about how we process your data.
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie icon in the footer.
In 2026, the Gambia's population is projected at 2,884,079. That is a 9-fold increase on the 306,736 recorded in 1950. It is growing at +2.15% a year, one of the faster rates globally, adding about 61.9K people a year. Settlement is fairly dense, at 285 people/km². Half the population is younger than 18.8 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 26.1 by 2050. The sexes are close to evenly balanced, at 99 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it rising to 5,703,042, up 98% from 2026.
Total population
2,884,079
Density
285 people/km²
Median age
18.8 years
Growth rate
+2.15%
The Gambia is experiencing rapid population growth, adding tens of thousands of people each year. The population is aging rapidly; median age will rise from 19 in 2026 to 26 by 2050. UN projections show continued growth to 5.7M by 2100.