Key Takeaways
- The population of The Gambia reached 2,773,168 in 2023 according to official estimates, reflecting a steady growth from previous years driven by high fertility rates.
- The Gambia has a population density of approximately 240 people per square kilometer, one of the highest in Africa due to its narrow geography.
- Median age in The Gambia is 19.7 years, indicating a very youthful population with significant implications for labor markets.
- GDP of The Gambia in 2023 was $2.368 billion USD nominal.
- GDP per capita reached $850 USD in 2023, low but growing slowly.
- Real GDP growth rate was 5.8% in 2023, driven by services and agriculture recovery.
- Youth literacy rate 15-24: 64.9% overall.
- Primary school enrollment net: 84.2%.
- Secondary school enrollment net: 47.6%.
- Total land area of The Gambia is 11,300 square kilometers, smallest on African mainland.
- The Gambia River traverses the entire length of the country, 470 km within borders.
- Climate is tropical savanna with wet season June-October, average rainfall 1,100 mm.
- Life expectancy at birth: 66.5 years overall in 2023.
- Under-5 mortality rate: 50.7 deaths per 1,000 live births.
- Immunization coverage DTP3: 94% among 1-year olds.
The Gambia is a fast growing, youthful, densely populated economy, facing inequality, health limits, and youth unemployment.
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How We Rate Confidence
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