Africa · BanjulGambia· by the numbers
Gambia, The
Gambia's population is 2,822,093 (2025) — the 141st-largest in the world and the 42nd-largest in Africa, growing by about 62,105 people a year.
Gambia Facts at a Glance
Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.
Gambia in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.
Gambia's Population Growth
Yes — Gambia's population rose by 62,105 people (+2.25%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 3.9 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Gambia Demographics
Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Gambia Located?
- Capital
- Banjul
- Currency
- Dalasi (GMD)
- Language(s)
- English, MNK, WOF, Wolof, Fulah
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Continent
- 54 countries in Africa →
- Land area
- 10,120 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 11,300 km²
- Borders
- 1 country
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Frequently asked
What is the population of Gambia?
Gambia's population is 2,822,093 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #141 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Gambia?
2,822,093 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Gambia's population density?
278.9 people per km², based on a land area of 10,120 km².
What is Gambia ranked in population worldwide?
#141 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Gambia?
66.1 years on average (2024) — 64.3 for men, 67.8 for women.
What is Gambia's GDP?
$2.6B, ranking #164 of 186 economies we track — $919 per capita.
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Sources
- World Bank Open Data · data.worldbank.orgCC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
- NCD-RisC / The Lancet · ncdrisc.orgCC BY 4.0 · pooled measured-height and life-expectancy studies
- GeoNames · geonames.orgCC BY 4.0 · cities, geographic passport