Gambia GDP Per Capita (2026)
The Gambia has a small West African economy supported by tourism, agriculture, trade, fisheries, services, and remittance-related activity. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic production compares with the country’s population and helps track economic development on a per-person basis. Explore the Gambia’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$953
Est. in USD
World Rank
#180
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+5.4%
+$49
Africa Rank
#43
Out of 54 countries
1. Gambia GDP Per Capita in 2026
The Gambia’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across tourism, agriculture, trade, fisheries, and services. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure that makes international comparisons more meaningful. Visitor spending and remittances also play important roles in broader economic activity.
2. Gambia GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Gambia GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $953 | +5.4% |
| 2025 | $904 | +4.9% |
| 2024 | $862 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $858 | +6.6% |
| 2022 | $805 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $791 | +10.3% |
| 2020 | $717 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | $734 | +5.9% |
| 2018 | $693 | +8.3% |
| 2017 | $640 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | $644 | +5.7% |
| 2015 | $609 | +7.2% |
| 2014 | $568 | -13.1% |
| 2013 | $654 | -5.6% |
| 2012 | $693 | -2.5% |
| 2011 | $711 | -11.2% |
| 2010 | $801 | +3.4% |
| 2009 | $775 | -9.8% |
| 2008 | $859 | +18.5% |
| 2007 | $725 | +17.9% |
| 2006 | $615 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | $616 | +3.9% |
| 2004 | $593 | +11.0% |
| 2003 | $534 | -7.6% |
| 2002 | $578 | -13.9% |
| 2001 | $671 | -3.3% |
| 2000 | $694 | -5.2% |
| 1999 | $732 | -0.1% |
| 1998 | $733 | -0.1% |
| 1997 | $734 | -0.9% |
| 1996 | $741 | +1.4% |
| 1995 | $731 | +1.4% |
| 1994 | $721 | -4.4% |
| 1993 | $754 | +1.2% |
| 1992 | $745 | +3.6% |
| 1991 | $719 | +1.4% |
| 1990 | $709 | +12.7% |
| 1989 | $629 | +1.0% |
| 1988 | $623 | +11.4% |
| 1987 | $559 | +28.8% |
| 1986 | $434 | -25.0% |
| 1985 | $579 | +16.7% |
| 1984 | $496 | -30.8% |
| 1983 | $717 | -3.2% |
| 1982 | $741 | -9.1% |
| 1981 | $815 | -9.8% |
| 1980 | $904 | — |
4. Gambia GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+5.4%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+20.5%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+48.0%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+55.0%
(2006 to 2026)
The Gambia’s GDP per capita can be influenced by tourism demand, agricultural conditions, remittances, inflation, investment, population growth, and external trade. Because the economy is relatively small, changes in major sectors can have a noticeable effect on annual performance. Historical data helps show how output per resident has changed over time.
5. Gambia GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Gambia
$953
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Gambia’s GDP per capita is approximately
71.1%
below the
Africa average
and
96.2%
below the world average.
6. Gambia GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #40 | DR Congo | $1,122 |
| #41 | Ethiopia | $1,081 |
| #42 | Liberia | $964 |
| #43 | Gambia | $953 |
| #44 | Sierra Leone | $919 |
| #45 | Sudan | $864 |
| #46 | Niger | $822 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Gambia
Gambia GDP (Nominal)
$2.8 Billion
(2026)
Gambia GDP Per Capita
$953
(2026)
The Gambia’s total GDP measures the full scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights the overall size of the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of economic production per resident. Considering both indicators together gives a more complete picture of development.
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8. Gambia GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $1,006 | +5.6% |
| 2028 | $1,063 | +5.7% |
| 2029 | $1,114 | +4.8% |
| 2030 | $1,172 | +5.2% |
Gambia GDP per capita is projected to reach $1,172 by 2030, representing a 23.0% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Gambia GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Gambia GDP per capita is estimated at $953 in 2026.
It ranks #180 globally and #43 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 5.4% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 20.5%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 48.0%.
It is approximately 71.1% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 96.2% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $1,172 by 2030, 23.0% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Gambia GDP Per Capita FAQs
Gambia GDP per capita is estimated at $953 in 2026.
Gambia ranks #180 globally and #43 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 5.4% compared with 2025.
Gambia GDP per capita was approximately $609 in 2015.
Gambia GDP per capita is approximately 71.1% below the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.