Gambia
The Gambia is a country in Western Africa with about 2.82 million people, and its capital is Banjul. Its system of government is a presidential republic. The main language is English, and the currency is the Gambian Dalasi.
It covers 11,295 km², making it the 160th largest of the 197 countries here, and ranks 140th by population. That works out at 250 per km², 44th in the world for density. The Gambia shares land borders with 1 country: Senegal.
- Capital
- Banjul
- Government
- Presidential republic
- Population
- 2,822,093140th of 197, 2025
- Area
- 11,295 km²160th of 197, 2024
- Density
- 250 per km²
- Continent
- AfricaWestern Africa
- Language
- English
- Currency
- Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
- GDP
- $2.59 billion170th of 193, 2025
- GDP per person
- $919180th of 193, 2025
- Life expectancy
- 66.1 years2025 figure
- Urban population
- 65.0%2025 figure
- Coastline
- Yes
- Drives on the
- right
- Calling code
- +220
How the Gambia ranks
| Measure | World | Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 140th of 197 | 42nd of 54 |
| Area | 160th of 197 | 49th of 54 |
| Population density | 44th of 197 | 8th of 54 |
| GDP | 170th of 193 | 48th of 54 |
| GDP per person | 180th of 193 | 43rd of 54 |
| Life expectancy | 164th of 194 | 26th of 54 |
| Urban population | 91st of 194 | 11th of 54 |
| Land borders | 141st of 197 | 47th of 54 |
