Gambia population
2,939,688
Population changes approximately every seconds
Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 2.25%
Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024
According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Gambia is 2,939,687, growing at an annual rate of 2.25%. That works out to a net change of approximately 170 people per day or 7 per hour.
The population change in Gambia is driven by three components: approximately 82,555 births per year and 17,527 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 2.25% per year.
The total fertility rate stands at 3.80 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Gambia is growing through natural increase.
The current population of Gambia is approximately 2,939,687, growing at 2.25% per year.
By approximately 170 people per day, or 7 per hour.
Yes. With approximately 82,555 births and 17,527 deaths per year, Gambia has a natural population increase of about 65,028 people annually.