Gambia, The
Republic of the Gambia
Population, GDP, and key facts about Gambia, The — updated for 2026.
Gambia, The quick facts
- Population
- 2,759,988
- Area
- 11,300 km²
- Population density
- 267 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 2.4 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 871.3
- Capital
- Banjul
- Currency
- Gambian dalasi (D, GMD)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 19.2/month · D 1,300/month (2024)
- Language
- English
Gambia, The at human scale
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Gambia, The's energy mix
- Oil100%
Share of Gambia, The's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Gambia, The
What is the capital of Gambia, The?
The capital of Gambia, The is Banjul.
What is Gambia, The's population?
Gambia, The has a population of 2,759,988.
What is Gambia, The's GDP per capita?
Gambia, The's GDP per capita is US$ 871.3.
What is the currency of Gambia, The?
The currency of Gambia, The is the Gambian dalasi (GMD).
What is the minimum wage in Gambia, The?
Gambia, The's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 19.2 per month (as of 2024) — D 1,300 per month in local currency.
Is Gambia, The bigger than Gabon?
Gabon is about 24× the size of Gambia, The by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.