Gambia
- Capital:
- Banjul
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Western Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Largest Cities:
- Brikama, Sukuta, Faji Kunda
- Abbreviation:
- GMB
2,884,079
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
2,884,079
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Gambia's population is projected to be 5,696,418 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,884,079 | 2.28% | 141 |
| 2025 | 2,822,093 | 2.33% | 143 |
| 2020 | 2,515,733 | 2.4% | 144 |
| 2019 | 2,456,844 | 2.38% | 144 |
| 2018 | 2,399,632 | 2.45% | 144 |
| 2017 | 2,342,189 | 2.56% | 144 |
| 2015 | 2,224,529 | 2.92% | 144 |
| 2010 | 1,926,630 | 2.94% | 148 |
| 2005 | 1,667,037 | 2.76% | 149 |
| 2000 | 1,455,084 | 2.85% | 149 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,884,079 | 2.28% | 141 |
| 2032 | 3,251,825 | 2% | 137 |
| 2037 | 3,553,533 | 1.79% | 136 |
| 2042 | 3,850,536 | 1.62% | 133 |
| 2047 | 4,137,203 | 1.45% | 133 |
| 2052 | 4,408,051 | 1.28% | 133 |
| 2057 | 4,659,372 | 1.11% | 133 |
| 2062 | 4,890,160 | 0.97% | 130 |
| 2067 | 5,095,058 | 0.82% | 128 |
| 2072 | 5,269,247 | 0.68% | 128 |
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106.5K
Brikama has a metropolitan area population of 106,517, comprising 3.69%% of Gambia's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brikama | 106,517 | 3.69% |
| 2 | Sukuta | 69,719 | 2.42% |
| 3 | Faji Kunda | 54,616 | 1.89% |
| 4 | Talinding | 54,075 | 1.87% |
| 5 | Nema Kunku (Sareh Mawndeh) | 40,879 | 1.42% |
| 6 | Busumbala | 37,277 | 1.29% |
| 7 | Ebo Town | 35,936 | 1.25% |
| 8 | Wellingara | 33,312 | 1.16% |
| 9 | Brufut | 32,411 | 1.12% |
| 10 | Lamin | 32,243 | 1.12% |
As of 2026, Gambia has a total population of 2,884,079, ranking as the 141st most populous nation in the world.
Gambia has a net population change of approximately 169 people per day, driven by 226 births, 49 deaths, and net emigration of 8 people.
Gambia represents 0.04% of the total global population and 0.18% of Africa's population.
Gambia has a population density of 285.0 people per km² (approximately 738.1 per mi²), making it the 51st most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 42.74% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Gambia is Mandinka/Jahanka (33.3%) , followed by Fulani/Tukulur/Lorobo (18.2%) .
As of 2026, Muslim is the largest religion in Gambia, comprising 96.4% of the population.