How does Gambia rank for long term urban population region, per unit of gdp?

Gambia ranks 21st out of 188 countries with data for 2025.

Is long term urban population region, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Gambia?

Over the last ten years it is down 41.8%. 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 Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP in Gambia

Name: Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP in Gambia
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

Gambia: Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0 units per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 6.6%

World rank

21st

of 188 countries

All-time high

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 1968

All-time low

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 2025

Years of data

1966–2025

Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP in Gambia, 1966–2025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

In 2025, long term urban population region, per unit of gdp in Gambia stood at 0 units per US$ of GDP. That is the lowest value across all 60 years on record.

The figure is down 6.6% on the previous year and down 41.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, long term urban population region, per unit of gdp in Gambia peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1968 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2025.

That places Gambia 21st out of 188 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.

Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP in Gambia, year by year

Annual values for Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP in Gambia, 1966 to 2025.
Year	units per US$ of GDP	Change
1966	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1967	0 units per US$ of GDP	+1.5%
1968	0 units per US$ of GDP	+21.3%
1969	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.7%
1970	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.9%
1971	0 units per US$ of GDP	-1.2%
1972	0 units per US$ of GDP	-0.5%
1973	0 units per US$ of GDP	-17.2%
1974	0 units per US$ of GDP	-18.9%
1975	0 units per US$ of GDP	-14.0%
1976	0 units per US$ of GDP	+6.1%
1977	0 units per US$ of GDP	-16.0%
1978	0 units per US$ of GDP	-16.9%
1979	0 units per US$ of GDP	-14.2%
1980	0 units per US$ of GDP	-11.1%
1981	0 units per US$ of GDP	+12.5%
1982	0 units per US$ of GDP	+3.5%
1983	0 units per US$ of GDP	+3.7%
1984	0 units per US$ of GDP	+23.9%
1985	0 units per US$ of GDP	-18.9%
1986	0 units per US$ of GDP	+23.9%
1987	0 units per US$ of GDP	-14.0%
1988	0 units per US$ of GDP	-15.2%
1989	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.7%
1990	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.0%
1991	0 units per US$ of GDP	-52.4%
1992	0 units per US$ of GDP	+0.1%
1993	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.0%
1994	0 units per US$ of GDP	+4.7%
1995	0 units per US$ of GDP	-1.7%
1996	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.3%
1997	0 units per US$ of GDP	+9.0%
1998	0 units per US$ of GDP	-1.3%
1999	0 units per US$ of GDP	+6.3%
2000	0 units per US$ of GDP	+7.1%
2001	0 units per US$ of GDP	+15.9%
2002	0 units per US$ of GDP	+21.0%
2003	0 units per US$ of GDP	+20.8%
2004	0 units per US$ of GDP	-48.5%
2005	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.8%
2006	0 units per US$ of GDP	-0.9%
2007	0 units per US$ of GDP	-16.3%
2008	0 units per US$ of GDP	-16.8%
2009	0 units per US$ of GDP	+9.4%
2010	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.6%
2011	0 units per US$ of GDP	+10.8%
2012	0 units per US$ of GDP	+0.8%
2013	0 units per US$ of GDP	+4.0%
2014	0 units per US$ of GDP	+13.2%
2015	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.8%
2016	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.1%
2017	0 units per US$ of GDP	-0.3%
2018	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.9%
2019	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.9%
2020	0 units per US$ of GDP	+1.1%
2021	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.4%
2022	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.0%
2023	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.8%
2024	0 units per US$ of GDP	-0.2%
2025	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.6%

Gambia compared with similar countries

Gambia's 0 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for low income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 9.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Gambia's 0 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 8.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	4
1970s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	6

Countries ranked near Gambia

18 Samoa 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
19 Suriname 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
20 Antigua and Barbuda 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
22 Central African Republic 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
23 Guinea-Bissau 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
24 Solomon Islands 0 units per US$ of GDP compare

See the full ranking of 188 places →

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)

All data for Gambia →

Frequently asked questions

What is long term urban population region, per unit of gdp in Gambia?: Long term urban population region, per unit of gdp in Gambia was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest long term urban population region, per unit of gdp recorded in Gambia?: The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1968.
What is the lowest long term urban population region, per unit of gdp recorded in Gambia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025.
How does Gambia rank for long term urban population region, per unit of gdp?: Gambia ranks 21st out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
Is long term urban population region, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Gambia?: Over the last ten years it is down 41.8%. 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 Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP
Unit: units per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 188 places, 10,765 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 27 October 2026

Long term urban population region divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.