What is the Population of Gambia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Gambia has a population of approximately 2,422,712 people, making it the 142nd most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.03% of the world's population. With a land area of 10,689 km², the population density is roughly 227 people per km².
| Population | 2,422,712 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 142nd of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.03% |
| Area | 10,689 km² |
| Population density | 227 / km² |
| Demonym | Gambian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | 2,422,712 | 142nd |
| Jamaica | 2,825,544 | 139th |
| Moldova | 2,749,076 | 140th |
| Gabon | 2,469,296 | 141st |
| Albania | 2,363,314 | 143rd |
| Botswana | 2,359,609 | 144th |
| Slovenia | 2,130,638 | 145th |
Gambia compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | 18,593,258 | 196,722 |
Gambia in context
- Gambia covers 10,689 km², making it the 161st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- 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.
Population of Gambia — FAQ
What is the population of Gambia?
The population of Gambia is approximately 2,422,712 (2.4 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Gambia in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Gambia at approximately 2,422,712 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Gambia is the 142nd most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Gambia?
Approximately 2,422,712 people live in Gambia, making it the 142nd most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Gambia rank by population?
Gambia is the 142nd most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.03%.
What is the population density of Gambia?
Gambia has a population density of roughly 227 people per km², based on a land area of 10,689 km².
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