Population of Gambia
As of July 2026, the population of Gambia is 2.9 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 62 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 2.20%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 17 years in 2016 to 18.8 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 66.5 years and population density is 285 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Population Growth
The population growth rate of Gambia peaked in 1990, reaching around 4.21% annually, but has since declined to approximately 2.15% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 62.16 thousand in 2024 to nearly 61.93 thousand in 2026.
Life Expectancy
In Gambia, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 59.7 years in 2006 to 66.5 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 7 years over the past 2 decades.
Most populous cities in Gambia
The cities of Gambia are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 608.8 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Serekunda, Banjul, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 340 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Brikama, Western with 97.2 thousand and Bununka Kunda, Banjul with 66.4 thousand.
These are the 20 most populous cities in Gambia:
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serekunda, Banjul | 340,000 |
| 2 | Brikama, Western | 97,233 |
| 3 | Bununka Kunda, Banjul | 66,449 |
| 4 | Sukuta, Western | 56,472 |
| 5 | Talinding, Banjul | 48,687 |
| 6 | Faji Kunda, Western | 45,757 |
| 7 | Bakau, Banjul | 43,098 |
| 8 | Banjul | 37,274 |
| 9 | Nema Kunku, Western | 34,390 |
| 10 | Farafenni, North Bank | 32,883 |
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Bakau New Town, Banjul | 30,325 |
| 12 | Busumbala, Western | 28,829 |
| 13 | Lamin, North Bank | 28,500 |
| 14 | Welingara, Western | 27,856 |
| 15 | Brufut, Western | 27,664 |
| 16 | Ibo Town, Banjul | 27,353 |
| 17 | Sanchaba, Western | 25,091 |
| 18 | Latri Kunda, Banjul | 23,724 |
| 19 | Gunjur, Western | 22,741 |
| 20 | Manjai Kunda, Banjul | 22,327 |