Population · Africa · 2025 data
Gambia Population
Gambia had a population of 2.82 million in 2025, ranking #141 of 216 countries and territories (0.03% of the world). The population grew by 26.9% over the past ten years.
2.82 million
Population (2025) · #141
+2.23%
Annual growth
273
People per km²
65%
Live in cities
Population of Gambia, 1960–2025
398,0601960
455,9521965
524,1051970
606,8211975
713,9131980
858,8741985
1.11990
1.31995
1.52000
1.72005
1.92010
2.22015
2.52020
2.82025
Values in millions · World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0)
Population by year (table)
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,822,093 | +2.25% |
| 2024 | 2,759,988 | +2.30% |
| 2023 | 2,697,845 | +2.33% |
| 2022 | 2,636,470 | +2.35% |
| 2021 | 2,576,010 | +2.40% |
| 2020 | 2,515,733 | +2.40% |
| 2019 | 2,456,844 | +2.38% |
| 2018 | 2,399,632 | +2.45% |
| 2017 | 2,342,189 | +2.56% |
| 2016 | 2,283,769 | +2.66% |
| 2015 | 2,224,529 | +2.77% |
| 2014 | 2,164,528 | +2.89% |
| 2013 | 2,103,820 | +2.97% |
| 2012 | 2,043,094 | +2.99% |
| 2011 | 1,983,784 | +2.97% |
| 2010 | 1,926,630 | +2.95% |
| 2009 | 1,871,422 | +2.95% |
| 2008 | 1,817,852 | +2.95% |
| 2007 | 1,765,774 | +2.94% |
| 2006 | 1,715,275 | +2.89% |
| 2005 | 1,667,037 | +2.82% |
| 2004 | 1,621,312 | +2.77% |
| 2003 | 1,577,611 | +2.73% |
| 2002 | 1,535,691 | +2.72% |
| 2001 | 1,495,011 | +2.74% |
| 2000 | 1,455,084 | +2.78% |
| 1999 | 1,415,779 | +2.82% |
| 1998 | 1,376,987 | +2.85% |
| 1997 | 1,338,889 | +2.88% |
| 1996 | 1,301,410 | +2.93% |
| 1995 | 1,264,313 | +3.02% |
| 1994 | 1,227,226 | +3.27% |
| 1993 | 1,188,365 | +3.73% |
| 1992 | 1,145,582 | +4.15% |
| 1991 | 1,099,959 | +4.29% |
| 1990 | 1,054,696 | +4.29% |
| 1989 | 1,011,357 | +4.25% |
| 1988 | 970,160 | +4.20% |
| 1987 | 931,091 | +4.15% |
| 1986 | 894,019 | +4.09% |
| 1985 | 858,874 | +4.03% |
| 1984 | 825,631 | +3.92% |
| 1983 | 794,525 | +3.76% |
| 1982 | 765,753 | +3.60% |
| 1981 | 739,125 | +3.53% |
| 1980 | 713,913 | +3.50% |
| 1979 | 689,781 | +3.40% |
| 1978 | 667,103 | +3.30% |
| 1977 | 645,770 | +3.21% |
| 1976 | 625,667 | +3.11% |
| 1975 | 606,821 | +3.01% |
| 1974 | 589,085 | +2.99% |
| 1973 | 571,991 | +2.99% |
| 1972 | 555,370 | +2.96% |
| 1971 | 539,388 | +2.92% |
| 1970 | 524,105 | +2.88% |
| 1969 | 509,440 | +2.86% |
| 1968 | 495,269 | +2.84% |
| 1967 | 481,588 | +2.79% |
| 1966 | 468,516 | +2.76% |
| 1965 | 455,952 | +2.76% |
| 1964 | 443,687 | +2.76% |
| 1963 | 431,757 | +2.76% |
| 1962 | 420,163 | +2.75% |
| 1961 | 408,930 | +2.73% |
| 1960 | 398,060 | — |
Demographics of Gambia
66.1
Life expectancy (years)
3.91
Births per woman (above replacement)
3.2%
Aged 65 and over
20.5 years
Median age
Ethnic groups
Mandinka/Jahanka 33.3%, Fulani/Tukulur/Lorobo 18.2%, Wolof 12.9%, Jola/Karoninka 11%, Serahuleh 7.2%, Serer 3.5%, other 4%, non-Gambian 9.9% (2019-20 est.)
Languages
English (official), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, other indigenous vernaculars
Religions
Muslim 96.4%, Christian 3.5%, other or none 0.1% (2019-20 est.)
Where people live
Urban population: 64.5% of total population (2023).
Frequently asked questions about the population of Gambia
What is the population of Gambia?
Gambia had a population of 2.82 million in 2025, ranking #141 of 216 countries and territories (0.03% of the world).
Is the population of Gambia growing?
Yes. The population grew by 26.9% over the past ten years. Annual growth in 2025: 2.23%.
How has the population of Gambia changed since 1960?
It has grown 7.1-fold, from 398,060 in 1960 to 2.82 million in 2025.
How densely populated is Gambia?
About 273 people per km² of land (2024).
What is the largest city in Gambia?
Banjul — about 481,000 people in its urban area, and it is also the capital.
Population and demographics: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Cities, ethnic groups, languages and religions: CIA World Factbook (public domain).