Gambia, The

Continent

Africa

Capital

Banjul

Population

2,523,327

Sub-Zones

General Information

Basic details about Gambia, The

Population:: 2,523,327
Area:: 11,300 sq km
Currency:: dalasis
Languages:: English, Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, other indigenous vernaculars

Economic Overview

Key economic indicators for Gambia, The

GDP:: $7.911 billion
GDP per Capita:: $2,900
GDP Growth:: 4.8%
Inflation:: 16.97%
Unemployment:: 6.48%
Public Debt:: 88% of GDP

Political System

Governance structure of Gambia, The

Government Type:: presidential republic
Head of State:: President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2022)
Head of Government:: Vice President Mohammed JALLOW (since 23 February 2024)
Judiciary:: Supreme Court of The Gambia (consists of the chief justice and 6 justices; court sessions held with 5 justices)
Administrative Divisions:: 5 regions, 1 city*, and 1 municipality**; Banjul*, Central River, Kanifing**, Lower River, North Bank, Upper River, West Coast

Major Political Parties

Not specified

International Relations

Global position and alliances

UN Member:: Yes
EU Member:: No
Diplomatic Presence:: 5630 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20011

Major Alliances and Organizations

Economic Sectors & Trade

Detailed economic breakdown

Major Economic Sectors

Agriculture

23.2% (2023 est.)

Industry

16.7% (2023 est.)

Services

53.6% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

Trade Volume

Exports:: $643.689 million
Imports:: $1.38 billion

Major Trading Partners

Kazakhstan 92

Guinea-Bissau 2

China 1

India 1

Greece 1

Economic Outlook

Gambia, The has a 4.8% GDP growth rate with 16.97% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.