Migrant stock total in Gambia
Gambia: Migrant stock total was 236,137 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
236,137
World rank
110th
of 232 countries
All-time high
236,137
in 2024
All-time low
118,123
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant stock total in Gambia, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 236,137 for migrant stock total 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, migrant stock total in Gambia peaked at 236,137 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 118,123, in 1990.
Gambia ranks 110th of 232 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Migrant stock total in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 118,123 | — |
| 1995 | 150,890 | +27.7% |
| 2000 | 182,514 | +21.0% |
| 2005 | 181,839 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 185,837 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 192,540 | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 215,659 | +12.0% |
| 2024 | 236,137 | +9.5% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 236,137 is below the median for low income countries, which is 387,101, 61% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 236,137 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568, 74% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 134,506 | 118,123 | 150,890 | 2 |
| 2000s | 182,176 | 181,839 | 182,514 | 2 |
| 2010s | 189,188 | 185,837 | 192,540 | 2 |
| 2020s | 225,898 | 215,659 | 236,137 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 107 Algeria 259,458 compare
- 108 Zambia 249,205 compare
- 109 Equatorial Guinea 248,930 compare
- 111 Puerto Rico 223,323 compare
- 112 Latvia 220,471 compare
- 113 Azerbaijan 218,460 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)
- Population growth rate 0.012 (2100)
- Population density 563.54 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 334,764 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant stock total in Gambia?
- Migrant stock total in Gambia was 236,137 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant stock total recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 236,137 in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant stock total recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 118,123 in 1990.
- How does Gambia rank for migrant stock total?
- Gambia ranks 110th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant stock total 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant stock total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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