General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Gambia
Gambia: General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 18.04 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Gambia, 2001–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Gambia stood at 18.04 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Gambia peaked at 59.81 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, -14.1 % change on previous year, in 2007.
That places Gambia 26th out of 196 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Gambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 23.64 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | -0.2628 % change on previous year | -101.1% |
| 2003 | 47.37 % change on previous year | -18122.4% |
| 2004 | 59.81 % change on previous year | +26.3% |
| 2005 | 6.35 % change on previous year | -89.4% |
| 2006 | 9.1 % change on previous year | +43.3% |
| 2007 | -14.1 % change on previous year | -255.0% |
| 2008 | 12.38 % change on previous year | -187.8% |
| 2009 | 38.51 % change on previous year | +211.1% |
| 2010 | 13.45 % change on previous year | -65.1% |
| 2011 | 9.2 % change on previous year | -31.6% |
| 2012 | 26.3 % change on previous year | +185.8% |
| 2013 | -2.09 % change on previous year | -107.9% |
| 2014 | 14.63 % change on previous year | -801.4% |
| 2015 | 17.75 % change on previous year | +21.3% |
| 2016 | 8.76 % change on previous year | -50.6% |
| 2017 | 32.83 % change on previous year | +274.6% |
| 2018 | -7.71 % change on previous year | -123.5% |
| 2019 | 42.12 % change on previous year | -646.1% |
| 2020 | 8.86 % change on previous year | -79.0% |
| 2021 | -4.15 % change on previous year | -146.8% |
| 2022 | 31.55 % change on previous year | -860.9% |
| 2023 | 17.08 % change on previous year | -45.9% |
| 2024 | 18.14 % change on previous year | +6.2% |
| 2025 | 18.04 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.31 % change on previous year | -14.1 % change on previous year | 59.81 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 15.52 % change on previous year | -7.71 % change on previous year | 42.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.92 % change on previous year | -4.15 % change on previous year | 31.55 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 23 Uzbekistan 22.03 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Sao Tome and Principe 19.18 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Guatemala 18.76 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Pakistan 18.02 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Nigeria 17.99 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Lao People's Democratic Republic 17.56 % change on previous year compare
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)
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Population density 563.54 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 334,764 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Gambia?
- General government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Gambia was 18.04 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 59.81 % change on previous year in 2004.
- What is the lowest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.1 % change on previous year in 2007.
- How does Gambia rank for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Gambia ranks 26th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government total expenditure UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.