Gambia

Republic of the Gambia

"The smallest mainland African country, known for its river-based geography and bird-watching opportunities."

Western Africa
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Banjul

13.45°, -16.58°

Official Languages

English

Population

2.7M

Total Area

10.69K km²

Population Density

252.39 people per km²

Currency

dalasi

D

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#138
2,697,845

Population+2.3%

2023
#163
65.86

Life Expectancy

2023
#136
64.5%

Urban Population

2023
#26
4.01

Fertility Rate

2023
#145
45.9%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#169
$2.40B

GDP+4.8%

2023
#176
$888.16

GDP per Capita

2023
#161
11.6%

Inflation

2024
#113
6.5%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#111
38.8

Gini Index

2020

Frequently Asked Questions About Gambia

What is the capital of Gambia?

Gambia's capital city is Banjul.

What is the population of Gambia?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Gambia is approximately 2.7M people. This makes it the 138th most populous country out of 193 states.

How large is Gambia?

Gambia spans a total area of approximately 10,689 square kilometers (4,127.04 square miles).

Which continent is Gambia in?

Gambia is located in Africa, specifically within the Western Africa subregion.

What is the GDP of Gambia?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Gambia is approximately $2.4B USD. This ranks Gambia as the 169th largest economy out of 192 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.