Total number of international immigrants in Gambia
Gambia: Total number of international immigrants was 236,137 immigrants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
236,137 immigrants
World rank
110th
of 232 countries
All-time high
236,137 immigrants
in 2024
All-time low
118,123 immigrants
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Total number of international immigrants in Gambia, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 236,137 immigrants for total number of international immigrants in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 22.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Gambia peaked at 236,137 immigrants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 118,123 immigrants, in 1990.
Gambia ranks 110th of 232 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Gambia, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 118,123 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 150,890 immigrants | +27.7% |
| 2000 | 182,514 immigrants | +21.0% |
| 2005 | 181,839 immigrants | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 185,837 immigrants | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 192,540 immigrants | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 215,659 immigrants | +12.0% |
| 2024 | 236,137 immigrants | +9.5% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 236,137 immigrants is below the median for low income countries, which is 387,101 immigrants, 61% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 236,137 immigrants is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568 immigrants, 74% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 134,506 immigrants | 118,123 immigrants | 150,890 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 182,176 immigrants | 181,839 immigrants | 182,514 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 189,188 immigrants | 185,837 immigrants | 192,540 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 225,898 immigrants | 215,659 immigrants | 236,137 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 107 Algeria 259,458 immigrants compare
- 108 Zambia 249,205 immigrants compare
- 109 Equatorial Guinea 248,930 immigrants compare
- 111 Puerto Rico 223,323 immigrants compare
- 112 Latvia 220,471 immigrants compare
- 113 Azerbaijan 218,460 immigrants compare
More population data for Gambia
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1454 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.023 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 334,764 people (2100)
- Population density 563.54 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5608 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.23 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Gambia?
- Total number of international immigrants in Gambia was 236,137 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 236,137 immigrants in 2024.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 118,123 immigrants in 1990.
- How does Gambia rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Gambia ranks 110th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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