Gambia population (live estimate)
Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.
Annual growth: 2.199%.
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Key demographic indicators.
This map shows first-level administrative regions (ADM1).
Key Facts
- Region: Western Africa
- Continent: Africa
Languages
A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.
Gambia has a rich multilingual environment dominated by Indigenous languages such as Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, Jola, and Serer. English is the official language used in administration and schooling. Wolof is increasingly influential in urban and commercial contexts, especially in Banjul and Serrekunda.
View all languages →Religions
A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.
Gambia is densely populated along the Gambia River, with a youthful demographic profile. Ethnolinguistic groups are intermixed across regions, resulting in widespread bilingualism. Urban migration has strengthened the role of Wolof as a lingua franca.
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A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.
The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.
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