COUNTRY PROFILEGambia
Gambia, The · Sub-Saharan Africa
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.
2,856,737
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing2,822,093 (World Bank, 2025) + +62,105/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every tick
Gambia Facts at a Glance
Five numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, share of humanity.
Population2025
2,822,093
World rank
#141
of 217 tracked geographies
Density
278.9 / km²
10,120 km² land area
GDP / capita
$919
#164 economy overall
Share of humanity
1 in 2907 people on Earth lives in Gambia
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.
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Gambia Demographics
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Population density2025
278.9 people / km²
10,120 km² land area, 2025
Median age2025
19.6 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
66.1 years
M 64.3 · F 67.8
Average height2019
168.4 cm (male)
female 161.7 cm
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
38.3 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
65.0 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
3.9 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−2,984 people
negative in latest year
Gambia in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, where this country sits in each one, and its overall percentile profile.
Population2,822,093 people
#141 / 217
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GDP$2.6B
#164 / 186
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Life expectancy66.1 years
#187 / 217
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Average height168.4 cm (male)
#161 / 200
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Cleanest air38.27 µg/m³ PM2.5
#176 / 200
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Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Male — 1,405,311Female — 1,416,781
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
Shares a border with
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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.
Sources
World Bank Open Data
CC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
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