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The Gambia: key facts and figures
The Gambia has 2.8 million people, English as an official language, the Gambian Dalasi and 15 public holidays a year. It ranks 180th of 191 countries for output per person.
2.8 millionpeople
GMDcurrency
Englishofficial language
+220calling code
Rightdriving side
Every figure shows how The Gambia differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
2.8 millionPopulation
- Annual change+2.3%
- Fertility rate3.9 per woman#27
- Aged 65 and over3.08%#169
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$919Output per person
- Total economy$2.6 billion#169
- Real growth+5.9%#31
- Inflation11.6%#22
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.524Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.329#150
- Life expectancy65.9 years#161
- Mean schooling4.7 years#172
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Gambian DalasiCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeGMD
- SymbolGMD
- CapitalBanjul
Languages
which languages hold official status
EnglishOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type GPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+220
- Time zoneAfrica/Banjul
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
15Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Feb 18Independence Day
- Mar 19Eid al-Fitr holiday Moon
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
49%Internet use
- E-government index0.255#181
- Global rank#181
- E-government groupMiddle
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Coastal countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointGambia River valley and low plains
- ClimateTropical with a distinct wet summer season and dry winter season.
Education
how the school system is structured
38.7%Youth participation
- Participation, ages 15 to 6416.6%
- Tertiary gross enrolment ratio13.5%
- Evidence sourceUNESCO-UNEVOC
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