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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Gambia, The

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population2.82M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$2.59B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$919.062025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth66.12024 · yearsInternet use49.5%2024 · % of populationForest area22.3%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
16.8%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Gambia, The2023 · 16.8%
04.989.9514.9219.91960199320252001: 16.9%2002: 18.9%2003: 19.9%2004: 19.1%2005: 17.6%2006: 15.5%2007: 13.7%2008: 12%2009: 10.5%2010: 9.7%2011: 9.5%2012: 10.2%2013: 11.1%2014: 11.9%2015: 12.6%2016: 12.8%2017: 14.2%2018: 15%2019: 16.8%2020: 18%2021: 18.9%2022: 18.3%2023: 16.8%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Gambia, The in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Banjul
Country code
GMB

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