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Questions on the economy of The Gambia
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What is the GDP of The Gambia?
2.8 bn$ in 2025 (IMF, current dollars): no. 48 of 53 African economies.
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What is the economic growth of The Gambia?
Real GDP growth of +5.7 % in 2025 (IMF estimate). The IMF projects +5.1 % for 2026.
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What GDP does the IMF project for The Gambia in 2030?
4.1 bn$ in 2030 according to the IMF projections, against 2.8 bn$ in 2025: real growth of 5.1 % a year on average.
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Is The Gambia a rich country?
GDP per capita of 974 $ in 2025, below the African median (1,768 $): no. 41 of 53 in Africa per person (IMF).
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How many people live in The Gambia?
2.9 M inhabitants in 2025 (IMF): no. 41 in Africa by population.
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What is the inflation rate in The Gambia?
7.9 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF). Projection for 2026: 7.0 %.
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Is The Gambia highly indebted?
Public debt of 73.7 % of GDP in 2025, against a median of 53.2 % in Africa: no. 15 of 52 from the most indebted (IMF).
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Is The Gambia in default?
No rating agency rates it; the IMF and the World Bank put its risk of debt distress at « high » (23 Dec 2025).
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What is the currency of The Gambia?
Its currency: dalasi (GMD).
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What does The Gambia export?
In 2024, mostly: Fruit and nuts (incl. cashews) (14.8 %), Oil seeds (13.6 %), Fish and seafood (12.1 %). First client: China (CEPII, BACI).
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Which economic communities is The Gambia part of?
ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States).
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What share of the population of The Gambia has electricity?
69.0 % of the population in 2024 (World Bank).
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Answers written from the latest figures of the IMF, the World Bank, CEPII, the rating agencies and the IMF-World Bank debt analyses. Method and sources