What Language Do They Speak in Gambia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The official language of Gambia is English. English is also an official language in 58 other countries worldwide.
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Languages of Gambia at a glance
| Official language | English |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 1 |
| Countries on this site where English is official | 59 |
| People (demonym) | Gambian |
| Capital | Banjul |
| Internet domain | .gm |
Other countries where English is official
English is also an official language in 58 other countries covered here:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Dominica
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guyana
- India
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Malaysia
…and 34 more.
Languages of neighbouring countries
| Senegal | French |
|---|
Gambia in context
- Gambia covers 10,689 km², making it the 161st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 227 people per km² ranks 46th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 1 country: Senegal.
- With 2,422,712 people, Gambia holds about 0.6% of the population of Western Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Gambia is a member state of the United Nations.
Languages in Gambia — FAQ
What language do they speak in Gambia?
The official language of Gambia is English.
How many official languages does Gambia have?
Gambia has 1 official language: English.
Is English spoken anywhere else?
English is also an official language in 58 other countries.
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