Gambia GDP (2026)
LiveThe Gambia has a compact West African economy where agriculture, tourism, trade, remittances, and transportation support employment and household income. Groundnuts and other agricultural products remain important, while the Atlantic coastline helps sustain a significant visitor economy. This page provides Gambia GDP figures, historical developments, and the economic outlook for 2026.
Gambia GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Share of World GDP (2026)
Key Findings
Gambia's GDP in 2026 is $2.79B.
It ranks #187 among 218 countries.
Gambia contributes 0.00% to the world economy.
GDP per capita is $953 in 2026.
The economy recorded GDP growth of 5.10% in 2026.
Gambia GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $2,792,000,000 | 5.10% | $953 | 0.00% | #180 |
| 2025 | $2,584,000,000 | 6.00% | $904 | 0.00% | #174 |
| 2024 | $2,403,000,000 | 5.60% | $862 | 0.00% | #180 |
| 2023 | $2,331,000,000 | 5.90% | $858 | 0.00% | #184 |
| 2022 | $2,135,000,000 | 5.50% | $805 | 0.00% | #189 |
| 2021 | $2,045,000,000 | 5.30% | $791 | 0.00% | #188 |
| 2020 | $1,809,000,000 | 0.60% | $717 | 0.00% | #188 |
| 2019 | $1,806,000,000 | 6.20% | $734 | 0.00% | #190 |
| 2018 | $1,662,000,000 | 7.20% | $693 | 0.00% | #189 |
| 2017 | $1,498,000,000 | 4.80% | $640 | 0.00% | #193 |
| 2016 | $1,470,000,000 | 1.90% | $644 | 0.00% | #191 |
| 2015 | $1,355,000,000 | 4.10% | $609 | 0.00% | #193 |
| 2014 | $1,229,000,000 | -1.40% | $568 | 0.00% | #194 |
| 2013 | $1,376,000,000 | 2.90% | $654 | 0.00% | #189 |
| 2012 | $1,415,000,000 | 5.20% | $693 | 0.00% | #188 |
| 2011 | $1,410,000,000 | -8.10% | $711 | 0.00% | #188 |
| 2010 | $1,543,000,000 | 5.90% | $801 | 0.00% | #184 |
| 2009 | $1,450,000,000 | 6.70% | $775 | 0.00% | #182 |
| 2008 | $1,562,000,000 | 6.30% | $859 | 0.00% | #182 |
| 2007 | $1,280,000,000 | 3.00% | $725 | 0.00% | #184 |
| 2006 | $1,054,000,000 | -0.60% | $615 | 0.00% | #186 |
| 2005 | $1,028,000,000 | -2.40% | $616 | 0.00% | #184 |
| 2004 | $962,000,000 | 7.00% | $593 | 0.00% | #183 |
| 2003 | $843,000,000 | 6.90% | $534 | 0.00% | #185 |
| 2002 | $887,000,000 | -3.20% | $578 | 0.00% | #182 |
| 2001 | $1,002,000,000 | 5.80% | $671 | 0.00% | #172 |
| 2000 | $1,010,000,000 | 5.50% | $694 | 0.00% | #168 |
| 1999 | $1,036,000,000 | 6.40% | $732 | 0.00% | #164 |
| 1998 | $1,009,000,000 | 6.50% | $733 | 0.00% | #165 |
| 1997 | $983,000,000 | 1.40% | $734 | 0.00% | #163 |
| 1996 | $949,000,000 | 2.90% | $741 | 0.00% | #164 |
| 1995 | $909,000,000 | 3.30% | $731 | 0.00% | #161 |
| 1994 | $870,000,000 | -3.40% | $721 | 0.00% | #153 |
| 1993 | $878,000,000 | 3.80% | $754 | 0.00% | #149 |
| 1992 | $820,000,000 | 1.80% | $745 | 0.00% | #152 |
| 1991 | $760,000,000 | 2.20% | $719 | 0.00% | #139 |
| 1990 | $721,000,000 | 5.70% | $709 | 0.00% | #136 |
| 1989 | $614,000,000 | 4.30% | $629 | 0.00% | #135 |
| 1988 | $585,000,000 | 1.70% | $623 | 0.00% | #133 |
| 1987 | $504,000,000 | 2.80% | $559 | 0.00% | #133 |
| 1986 | $376,000,000 | 2.40% | $434 | 0.00% | #134 |
| 1985 | $482,000,000 | 3.60% | $579 | 0.00% | #132 |
| 1984 | $396,000,000 | -7.60% | $496 | 0.00% | #131 |
| 1983 | $550,000,000 | 13.50% | $717 | 0.00% | #130 |
| 1982 | $547,000,000 | 20.80% | $741 | 0.00% | #130 |
| 1981 | $580,000,000 | -9.50% | $815 | 0.00% | #130 |
| 1980 | $606,000,000 | 0.70% | $904 | 0.01% | #129 |
Gambia GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $3,021,000,000 | 5.00% | $1,006 | 0.00% | #166 |
| 2028 | $3,273,000,000 | 5.00% | $1,063 | 0.00% | #165 |
| 2029 | $3,516,000,000 | 5.00% | $1,114 | 0.00% | #165 |
| 2030 | $3,793,000,000 | 5.00% | $1,172 | 0.00% | #165 |
| 2031 | $4,106,000,000 | 5.00% | $1,237 | 0.00% | #164 |
Gambia Economy Overview
The Gambia's economy is centered on services, agriculture, tourism, and remittance-supported household consumption. Its Atlantic beaches attract international visitors, supporting hotels, restaurants, transportation, entertainment, and local commerce. Tourism therefore provides an important source of foreign currency and employment. Groundnuts have traditionally been a major agricultural product, alongside rice, millet, horticulture, livestock, and fisheries. Retail trade and transportation benefit from the country's position along the Gambia River and its close commercial relationship with Senegal. Banking, telecommunications, and construction provide additional sources of urban economic activity.
Gambia GDP Outlook
The Gambia is positioned to benefit from tourism, agriculture, remittances, and continued infrastructure improvements. Expanding food processing, fisheries, logistics, and digital services could create additional employment and export opportunities. A stronger tourism sector would support foreign-exchange earnings. Public debt, climate shocks, dependence on imported goods, limited industrial capacity, and vulnerability to fluctuations in European travel demand remain significant challenges.
Data & Methodology
How the figures on this page are compiled
- Primary Sources
- IMF, World Bank, United Nations and OECD
- Historical Coverage
- 1980โ2031
- GDP Measurement
- Nominal gross domestic product in current U.S. dollars
- Update Schedule
- Updated annually using the latest available projections
- Population Data
- United Nations World Population Prospects
Frequently Asked Questions
Gambia's nominal GDP in 2026 is approximately $2,792,000,000, measured in current US dollars.
Gambia's GDP growth rate in 2026 is 5.10%.
GDP per capita in Gambia is approximately $953 in 2026.
Gambia ranks #187 globally by nominal GDP in 2026.
GDP is commonly calculated as household consumption plus investment, government spending, and net exports.
Sources
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