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
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Gambia, The in global context
Gambia, The is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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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.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.