Capital: Banjul
Population
Total Population:
2,759,988
Natural Increase:
2.3%
Density:
261 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
65.1%
Ethnic Origins:
The population is composed of approximately 34% Mandinka and Jahanka, 24% Peul/Tukulur/Lorobo, almost 15% Wollof, 11% Jola/Karoninka, 8% Serahuleh, 3% Serere, 2% Manjago, 1% Bambara, 1% Creole/Aku Marabout and about 1% other ethnicities. (
The Gambia Bureau of Statistics)
Official Language:
English
Other Languages Spoken:
Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, Other indigenous vernaculars
Business Language(s):
English
Religion:
Muslim 96.4%, Christian 3.5%, other or none 0.1%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Banjul
Exchange Rate on
:
National Currency: Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Country Overview
Area:
11,300 km²
Type of State:
Presidential republic
Type of Economy:
Variable income, mixed economy based on resources and services..
Although slowing, the Gambian economy has experienced accelerated growth, mainly driven by the agricultural and industrial sectors, despite vulnerability due to instability and external debt.
HDI*:
0.524/1
HDI (World Rank):
170/192
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Gambia, dial 00
To call Gambia, dial +220
Internet Suffix:
.gm
Households with a computer:
18.9 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
3.5 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
45.9 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
66.9% of the Population
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Latest Update: October 2025
Gambia: Statistical Overview
