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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%.

2024 · 2.8M19602024
Gambia, The population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

2,759,988

Population (2024)

398,060

Population (1960)

2,759,988

Peak (2024)

3.07%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
1960398,060
1961408,930
1962420,163
1963431,757
1964443,687
1965455,952
1966468,516
1967481,588
1968495,269
1969509,440
1970524,105
1971539,388
1972555,370
1973571,991
1974589,085
1975606,821
1976625,667
1977645,770
1978667,103
1979689,781
1980713,913
1981739,125
1982765,753
1983794,525
1984825,631
1985858,874
1986894,019
1987931,091
1988970,160
19891,011,357
19901,054,696
19911,099,959
19921,145,582
19931,188,365
19941,227,226
19951,264,313
19961,301,410
19971,338,889
19981,376,987
19991,415,779
20001,455,084
20011,495,011
20021,535,691
20031,577,611
20041,621,312
20051,667,037
20061,715,275
20071,765,774
20081,817,852
20091,871,422
20101,926,630
20111,983,784
20122,043,094
20132,103,820
20142,164,528
20152,224,529
20162,283,769
20172,342,189
20182,399,632
20192,456,844
20202,515,733
20212,576,010
20222,636,470
20232,697,845
20242,759,988

Demographics

Population2,697,845
Population Growth Rate2.30%
Urban Population63.8%
Fertility Rate4.01 births/woman
Life Expectancy65.9 years
Infant Mortality Rate33.7 per 1,000
Literacy Rate51.6%

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

15°25°35°315mmJFMAMJJASOND
Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Gambia, The — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January24° / 75°1 mm
February25° / 78°1 mm
March26° / 79°0 mm
April26° / 79°0 mm
May27° / 81°2 mm
June28° / 82°50 mm
July28° / 82°187 mm
August27° / 80°315 mm
September27° / 81°223 mm
October28° / 82°61 mm
November27° / 80°3 mm
December25° / 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.

JanuaryDecemberFebruary

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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.

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.