Rank #71 by World Population
🇬🇲Gambia, The
Gambia, The has a population of 2,697,845, ranking #71 in the world. The capital is Banjul. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Low income
2,697,845
Population
#71
World Rank
65.9
Life Expectancy
$883
GDP Per Capita
Gambia, The, #71 by world population
Gambia, The Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Gambia, The had a population of 398,060 in 1960 and 2,759,988 in 2024, a 6.9× growth over 64 years. The peak was 2,759,988 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.07%.
2,759,988
Population (2024)
398,060
Population (1960)
2,759,988
Peak (2024)
3.07%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 398,060 |
| 1961 | 408,930 |
| 1962 | 420,163 |
| 1963 | 431,757 |
| 1964 | 443,687 |
| 1965 | 455,952 |
| 1966 | 468,516 |
| 1967 | 481,588 |
| 1968 | 495,269 |
| 1969 | 509,440 |
| 1970 | 524,105 |
| 1971 | 539,388 |
| 1972 | 555,370 |
| 1973 | 571,991 |
| 1974 | 589,085 |
| 1975 | 606,821 |
| 1976 | 625,667 |
| 1977 | 645,770 |
| 1978 | 667,103 |
| 1979 | 689,781 |
| 1980 | 713,913 |
| 1981 | 739,125 |
| 1982 | 765,753 |
| 1983 | 794,525 |
| 1984 | 825,631 |
| 1985 | 858,874 |
| 1986 | 894,019 |
| 1987 | 931,091 |
| 1988 | 970,160 |
| 1989 | 1,011,357 |
| 1990 | 1,054,696 |
| 1991 | 1,099,959 |
| 1992 | 1,145,582 |
| 1993 | 1,188,365 |
| 1994 | 1,227,226 |
| 1995 | 1,264,313 |
| 1996 | 1,301,410 |
| 1997 | 1,338,889 |
| 1998 | 1,376,987 |
| 1999 | 1,415,779 |
| 2000 | 1,455,084 |
| 2001 | 1,495,011 |
| 2002 | 1,535,691 |
| 2003 | 1,577,611 |
| 2004 | 1,621,312 |
| 2005 | 1,667,037 |
| 2006 | 1,715,275 |
| 2007 | 1,765,774 |
| 2008 | 1,817,852 |
| 2009 | 1,871,422 |
| 2010 | 1,926,630 |
| 2011 | 1,983,784 |
| 2012 | 2,043,094 |
| 2013 | 2,103,820 |
| 2014 | 2,164,528 |
| 2015 | 2,224,529 |
| 2016 | 2,283,769 |
| 2017 | 2,342,189 |
| 2018 | 2,399,632 |
| 2019 | 2,456,844 |
| 2020 | 2,515,733 |
| 2021 | 2,576,010 |
| 2022 | 2,636,470 |
| 2023 | 2,697,845 |
| 2024 | 2,759,988 |
Demographics
| Population | 2,697,845 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.30% |
| Urban Population | 63.8% |
| Fertility Rate | 4.01 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 65.9 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 33.7 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 51.6% |
Economy & Trade
$883
GDP Per Capita
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
Low income
Income Level
38.8
Gini Index (inequality)
40.0%
Trade (% of GDP)
246,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
2.9%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.09
Physicians per 1,000
2.8%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
51.6%
Literacy Rate
33.7
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
66.9%
Electricity Access
48.2%
Internet Users
109
Mobile Subs per 100
266.6
People per km2
-3,000
Net Migration
Environment
22.3%
Forest Area
Gambia, The Climate
Gambia, The has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F) and receives about 844 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.5°C
Avg Temp
844
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 75° | 1 mm |
| February | 25° / 78° | 1 mm |
| March | 26° / 79° | 0 mm |
| April | 26° / 79° | 0 mm |
| May | 27° / 81° | 2 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 50 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 187 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 315 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 223 mm |
| October | 28° / 82° | 61 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 3 mm |
| December | 25° / 76° | 1 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Gambia, The
The most comfortable months to visit Gambia, The are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is June (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 18°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Gambia, The in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gambia, The has a population of 2,697,845, ranking #71 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.30%.
Life expectancy in Gambia, The is 65.9 years. The infant mortality rate is 33.7 per 1,000 live births.
Gambia, The's GDP per capita is $883. It is classified as a low income country by the World Bank.
63.8% of Gambia, The's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 266.6 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Gambia, The is 51.6%. The country spends 2.8% of GDP on education.
The most comfortable months to visit Gambia, The are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Gambia, The has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C and about 844 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically June and the coldest is January.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
Gambia, The is a country in Sub-Saharan Africa with a population of 2,697,845. The population is expanding fast — roughly 2.3% annually.
GDP per capita is roughly $883, placing Gambia, The among lower-income economies. Life expectancy is 65.9 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 4.0 births per woman, and 63.8% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.