GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Gambia
Gambia: GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 76.46 billion constant LCU in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
76.46 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 5.7%
World rank
138th
of 212 countries
All-time high
76.46 billion constant LCU
in 2024
All-time low
11.11 billion constant LCU
in 1971
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Gambia, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in Gambia is 76.46 billion constant LCU, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.7% on the previous year and up 56.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Gambia peaked at 76.46 billion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 11.11 billion constant LCU, in 1971.
That places Gambia 138th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 55 years of available data.
GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 11.12 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1971 | 11.11 billion constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 1972 | 11.14 billion constant LCU | +0.2% |
| 1973 | 12.17 billion constant LCU | +9.2% |
| 1974 | 12.89 billion constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 1975 | 14.49 billion constant LCU | +12.4% |
| 1976 | 15.55 billion constant LCU | +7.4% |
| 1977 | 16.08 billion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 1978 | 17.10 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 1979 | 16.87 billion constant LCU | -1.3% |
| 1980 | 17.93 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 1981 | 18.53 billion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 1982 | 18.39 billion constant LCU | -0.8% |
| 1983 | 20.39 billion constant LCU | +10.9% |
| 1984 | 21.11 billion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 1985 | 20.94 billion constant LCU | -0.8% |
| 1986 | 21.79 billion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 1987 | 22.33 billion constant LCU | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 23.33 billion constant LCU | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 24.70 billion constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 1990 | 25.58 billion constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 26.38 billion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 1992 | 27.27 billion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 28.09 billion constant LCU | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 28.13 billion constant LCU | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 28.38 billion constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 1996 | 29.01 billion constant LCU | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 30.43 billion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 31.50 billion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 33.51 billion constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 2000 | 35.36 billion constant LCU | +5.5% |
| 2001 | 37.41 billion constant LCU | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 36.19 billion constant LCU | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 38.68 billion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 2004 | 41.41 billion constant LCU | +7.0% |
| 2005 | 40.43 billion constant LCU | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 40.21 billion constant LCU | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 41.43 billion constant LCU | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 44.02 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 2009 | 46.96 billion constant LCU | +6.7% |
| 2010 | 49.73 billion constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 45.69 billion constant LCU | -8.1% |
| 2012 | 48.08 billion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 2013 | 49.46 billion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 48.77 billion constant LCU | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 50.75 billion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 51.73 billion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 54.23 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 58.15 billion constant LCU | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 61.77 billion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 62.13 billion constant LCU | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 65.40 billion constant LCU | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 68.99 billion constant LCU | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 72.30 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 2024 | 76.46 billion constant LCU | +5.7% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 76.46 billion constant LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.55 trillion constant LCU, 5% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 76.46 billion constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.34 trillion constant LCU, 3% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.85 billion constant LCU | 11.11 billion constant LCU | 17.10 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 20.94 billion constant LCU | 17.93 billion constant LCU | 24.70 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 28.83 billion constant LCU | 25.58 billion constant LCU | 33.51 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 40.21 billion constant LCU | 35.36 billion constant LCU | 46.96 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 51.84 billion constant LCU | 45.69 billion constant LCU | 61.77 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 69.06 billion constant LCU | 62.13 billion constant LCU | 76.46 billion constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More population data for Gambia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.023 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.17 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.023 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1454 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 4,674 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.23 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5608 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.012 (2100)
- Population density 563.54 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 334,764 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Gambia?
- Gdp in Gambia was 76.46 billion constant LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 76.46 billion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.11 billion constant LCU in 1971.
- How does Gambia rank for gdp?
- Gambia ranks 138th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release