Gambia Live GDP
$1,710,212,349
GDP Added Today
$4,415,089
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.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
5.10%
vs 2025
โผ โ0.90%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$953
vs 2025
โฒ +$49
Global Rank (Nominal)
#187
of 218 countries
World Share
0.00%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980โ2026
47 years
Gambia GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$2.79B
Lowest GDP
$376.00M
Average Growth
3.43%
1980โ2026
Best Growth
20.80%
Weakest Growth
-9.50%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Gambia
0.00%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.18%
Key Findings
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Gambia's GDP in 2026 is $2.79B.
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It ranks #187 among 218 countries.
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Gambia contributes 0.00% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $953 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 5.10% in 2026.
Historical Data
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.