🇬🇲 Gambia
Population: 2,822,093 in 2025 for Gambia (Africa), position 139 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Gambia: $919 /inh. (2025), ranking 198 out of 211. Economic growth is 5.9 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 6.5 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 11.6 % (2024).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Gambia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: mobility (1/186), Women's legal equality: pay and occupations (1/186).
Weaknesses – Gambia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Legal monthly minimum wage (162/168), Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity (161/168), Physicians (183/193).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Gambia has $919 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Gambia has 6.5 %, close to the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Gambia has 11.6 %, above the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Gambia has 5.9 %, above the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP growth | 5.9 % | 2025 | 36 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 3.6 % | 2025 | 65 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 2.9 % | 2021 | 89 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $10.5B | 2025 | 162 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $624 /inh. | 2021 | 166 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $3,706 /inh. | 2025 | 179 of 201 |
| GDP | $2.6B | 2025 | 183 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $930 /inh. | 2025 | 190 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $919 /inh. | 2025 | 198 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lending interest rate | 22 % | 2025 | 13 of 146 |
| Real interest rate | 13.1 % | 2025 | 14 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 71.29 LCU/$ | 2025 | 75 of 211 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 46.9 % | 2024 | 105 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 11.6 % | 2024 | 172 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 7.9 % | 2025 | 176 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 68.6 % | 2025 | 35 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 27.6 % | 2025 | 65 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 10.9 % | 2025 | 81 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 18.8 % | 2025 | 96 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 53.6 % | 2025 | 109 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 6.5 % | 2025 | 117 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 44.4 % | 2025 | 158 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 47.5 % | 2025 | 163 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of goods and services | 49.4 % | 2025 | 85 of 192 |
| High-technology exports | 3.3 % | 2024 | 117 of 185 |
| Current account balance | -2.9 % | 2025 | 117 of 198 |
| Trade openness | 62.2 % | 2025 | 131 of 192 |
| Services exports | $461M | 2025 | 154 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $514M | 2025 | 167 of 205 |
| Exports of goods and services | 12.7 % | 2025 | 176 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrant remittances received | 23.8 % | 2025 | 9 of 196 |
| Official development aid received | 14.6 % | 2023 | 15 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 10.6 % | 2025 | 16 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $273.7M | 2025 | 134 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 246,000 arr. | 2020 | 154 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $53M | 2020 | 170 of 201 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget balance | 2.1 % | 1990 | 19 of 158 |
| Tax revenue | 18.2 % | 1990 | 66 of 161 |
| Central government spending | 17.2 % | 1990 | 123 of 160 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 9.7 % | 1990 | 136 of 159 |
| Research and development spending | 0.1 % | 2018 | 138 of 155 |
| Military spending | 0.6 % | 2025 | 147 of 165 |
| Government final consumption | 10.2 % | 2025 | 162 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 4.8 months | 2024 | 78 of 177 |
| External debt | 66.4 % | 2024 | 90 of 121 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $628.8M | 2024 | 154 of 180 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 9.4 % | 2024 | 170 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross capital formation | 40.4 % | 2025 | 10 of 185 |
| Household final consumption | 86.1 % | 2025 | 22 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 23.8 % | 2025 | 25 of 203 |
| Gross savings | 25.7 % | 2025 | 64 of 178 |
| Services | 53.1 % | 2025 | 131 of 202 |
| Industry (including construction) | 15.8 % | 2025 | 159 of 205 |
| Manufacturing | 1.5 % | 2024 | 188 of 201 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 39.7 % | 2025 | 27 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 75.2 per 100 | 2025 | 28 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 99.2 per 100 women | 2025 | 92 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.8 % | 2025 | 92 of 213 |
| Urban population | 65 % | 2025 | 105 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 86.5 % | 2024 | 116 of 145 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.2 % | 2025 | 122 of 213 |
| Population | 2,822,093 inhab. | 2025 | 139 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 59 % | 2020 | 155 of 178 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 103.2 per 100 girls | 2024 | 183 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 3.2 % | 2025 | 185 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 57.1 % | 2025 | 186 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 18.2 yrs | 2023 | 203 of 226 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children per woman | 3.91 children/woman | 2024 | 28 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 29.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 32 of 213 |
| Population growth | 2.23 % | 2025 | 36 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 5.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 114 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 13.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 120 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 22.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 122 of 183 |
| Death rate | 6.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 144 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 57.6 yrs | 2023 | 147 of 183 |
| Infant mortality | 32.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 155 of 194 |
| Under-5 mortality | 42.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 159 of 194 |
| Road traffic deaths | 29.6 per 100,000 | 2019 | 162 of 188 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 64.4 yrs | 2024 | 174 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 66.1 yrs | 2024 | 184 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 67.8 yrs | 2024 | 186 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 95 of 211 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 33.8 % | 2023 | 121 of 191 |
| HIV prevalence | 1.3 % | 2024 | 124 of 152 |
| Measles vaccination | 83 % | 2024 | 133 of 191 |
| Undernourishment | 17.5 % | 2024 | 136 of 167 |
| Hospital beds | 1.1 per 1,000 | 2023 | 139 of 190 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 138 per 100,000 | 2024 | 157 of 206 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 87.1 % | 2024 | 163 of 211 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 48.2 % | 2024 | 176 of 211 |
| Health expenditure | 2.9 % | 2023 | 178 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 0.66 per 1,000 | 2023 | 180 of 196 |
| Physicians | 0.09 per 1,000 | 2023 | 183 of 193 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use among women | 0.7 % | 2024 | 12 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult men | 5.4 % | 2024 | 18 of 196 |
| Tobacco use | 11.1 % | 2024 | 39 of 165 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 5.5 % | 2024 | 39 of 207 |
| Adult obesity | 12.4 % | 2024 | 41 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among men | 21.4 % | 2024 | 55 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult women | 19 % | 2024 | 64 of 196 |
| Average height of women | 160.9 cm | 2014 | 69 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 24.5 kg/m² | 2016 | 139 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 23.4 kg/m² | 2016 | 139 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 165.4 cm | 2014 | 171 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 0.5 L/person | 2024 | 176 of 202 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.81 | 2003 | 17 of 203 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.79 | 2003 | 19 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 97 % | 2020 | 19 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0.1 % | 2020 | 70 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 8.6 % | 2024 | 88 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 2.9 % | 2020 | 157 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0 % | 2020 | 176 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0 % | 2020 | 179 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.1 | 2003 | 188 of 204 |
| Majority religion | Muslims (over 50%) | 2020 | 50 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 30.5 % | 2020 | 51 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 6.6 % | 2020 | 107 of 169 |
| Gini index | 38.8 | 2020 | 114 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 22 % | 2020 | 130 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 272.7 inh./km² | 2024 | 43 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 749 km | 2026 | 127 of 230 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 13.5 ° | 2026 | 135 of 232 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 1 countries | 2026 | 137 of 223 |
| Length of coastline | 80 km | 2026 | 161 of 227 |
| Total area | 11,295 km² | 2024 | 161 of 212 |
| Land area | 10,120 km² | 2024 | 161 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Average annual rainfall | 836 mm | 2022 | 103 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 1,138 m³/inh. | 2022 | 122 of 181 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 4.3 % | 2015 | 126 of 212 |
| Average elevation | 34 m | 2026 | 158 of 166 |
| Highest point | 63 m | 2026 | 223 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 58.1 % | 2024 | 3 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 76.1 % | 2024 | 12 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 21.3 % | 2024 | 130 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 7.7 % | 2025 | 166 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Core civil society index | 0.9 | 2025 | 34 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.8 | 2025 | 53 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.52 | 2025 | 58 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.78 | 2025 | 60 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.41 | 2025 | 60 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.45 | 2025 | 61 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.64 | 2025 | 62 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.98 | 2025 | 26 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.89 | 2025 | 38 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.9 | 2025 | 40 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.93 | 2025 | 42 of 174 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.88 | 2025 | 44 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.82 | 2025 | 53 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.81 | 2025 | 58 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.84 | 2025 | 68 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.78 | 2025 | 83 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.89 | 2025 | 32 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.27 | 2025 | 51 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.8 | 2025 | 52 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 0.95 | 2025 | 59 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 38 pts | 2024 | 96 of 179 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.04 | 2025 | 115 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.21 | 2025 | 116 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.4 | 2025 | 126 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.51 | 2025 | 134 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.43 | 2025 | 141 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.64 | 2025 | 147 of 203 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 7.3 % | 2013 | 31 of 106 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,960 | 2025 | 64 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 14.3 % | 2025 | 125 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 8.6 % | 2025 | 174 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Rights not equal | 2025 | 40 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Law covering some forms of violence | 2025 | 38 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 50 /100 | 2025 | 51 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 75 /100 | 2025 | 81 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 50 /100 | 2025 | 128 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 57.5 /100 | 2025 | 129 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 50 /100 | 2025 | 143 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 50 /100 | 2025 | 143 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 0 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 50 /100 | 2025 | 151 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -1.7 pts | 2025 | 164 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 39.6 % | 2020 | 60 of 78 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 24.2 % | 2020 | 115 of 150 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 56.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 158 of 213 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 17.1 % | 2020 | 158 of 181 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 83.8 % | 2020 | 163 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 354 per 100,000 | 2023 | 174 of 192 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade union membership rate | 13.9 % | 2018 | 76 of 137 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.6 /10 | 2024 | 98 of 186 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $67.05 | 2024 | 161 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $19.21 | 2024 | 162 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 6.5 % | 2019 | 194 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Women married before age 18 | 23.1 % | 2020 | 88 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Right not identical | 2025 | 44 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Nationality acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 38 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Polygamy recognized by law | 2026 | 45 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 7 yrs | 2025 | 1 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 9 yrs | 2025 | 113 of 194 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Gambia?
Gambia has about 2,822,093 inhabitants (2025), ranking 139 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Gambia?
GDP per capita is $919 /inh. (2025): Gambia ranks 198 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Gambia?
Annual inflation is 11.6 % (2024); Gambia ranks 172 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Gambia?
The unemployment rate is 6.5 % (2025); Gambia ranks 117 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Gambia stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Gambia has $919 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Gambia come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.