Net migration metrics in Gambia
Gambia: Net migration metrics was -3,000 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-3,000
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
155th
of 236 countries
All-time high
11,530
in 1991
All-time low
-4,186
in 2019
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Gambia, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration metrics in Gambia is -3,000, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Gambia peaked at 11,530 in 1991 and was at its lowest, -4,186, in 2019.
Gambia ranks 155th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,272 | — |
| 1951 | 2,272 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 2,272 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 2,272 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 2,272 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 2,272 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 2,272 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 2,272 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 2,272 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 2,272 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 2,272 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 2,272 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 2,272 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 2,272 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 2,272 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 2,272 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 2,272 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 2,617 | +15.2% |
| 1968 | 2,705 | +3.4% |
| 1969 | 2,757 | +1.9% |
| 1970 | 2,777 | +0.7% |
| 1971 | 2,817 | +1.4% |
| 1972 | 2,861 | +1.6% |
| 1973 | 2,907 | +1.6% |
| 1974 | 2,610 | -10.2% |
| 1975 | 2,979 | +14.1% |
| 1976 | 3,436 | +15.3% |
| 1977 | 3,969 | +15.5% |
| 1978 | 4,493 | +13.2% |
| 1979 | 4,898 | +9.0% |
| 1980 | 5,268 | +7.6% |
| 1981 | 5,438 | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 5,757 | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 6,713 | +16.6% |
| 1984 | 7,733 | +15.2% |
| 1985 | 8,373 | +8.3% |
| 1986 | 8,934 | +6.7% |
| 1987 | 9,563 | +7.0% |
| 1988 | 10,187 | +6.5% |
| 1989 | 10,765 | +5.7% |
| 1990 | 11,242 | +4.4% |
| 1991 | 11,530 | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 9,182 | -20.4% |
| 1993 | 3,131 | -65.9% |
| 1994 | -1,586 | -150.7% |
| 1995 | -2,797 | +76.4% |
| 1996 | -2,948 | +5.4% |
| 1997 | -3,098 | +5.1% |
| 1998 | -3,291 | +6.2% |
| 1999 | -3,493 | +6.1% |
| 2000 | -3,670 | +5.1% |
| 2001 | -3,882 | +5.8% |
| 2002 | -4,067 | +4.8% |
| 2003 | -3,713 | -8.7% |
| 2004 | -3,636 | -2.1% |
| 2005 | -3,209 | -11.7% |
| 2006 | -2,666 | -16.9% |
| 2007 | -2,320 | -13.0% |
| 2008 | -2,204 | -5.0% |
| 2009 | -2,259 | +2.5% |
| 2010 | -2,456 | +8.7% |
| 2011 | -2,360 | -3.9% |
| 2012 | -2,332 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | -2,476 | +6.2% |
| 2014 | -2,793 | +12.8% |
| 2015 | -3,224 | +15.4% |
| 2016 | -3,486 | +8.1% |
| 2017 | -3,696 | +6.0% |
| 2018 | -3,944 | +6.7% |
| 2019 | -4,186 | +6.1% |
| 2020 | -1,949 | -53.4% |
| 2021 | -1,949 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | -3,000 | +53.9% |
| 2023 | -3,000 | -0.0% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's -3,000 is above the median for low income countries, which is -5,233, 57% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Gambia's -3,000 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -3,998, 75% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Gambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | -150.7% | 3,131 | -1,586 |
| 1995 | -76.4% | -1,586 | -2,797 |
| 1993 | -65.9% | 9,182 | 3,131 |
| 2020 | +53.4% | -4,186 | -1,949 |
| 2022 | -53.9% | -1,949 | -3,000 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2,272 | 2,272 | 2,272 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2,398 | 2,272 | 2,757 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3,375 | 2,610 | 4,898 | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,873 | 5,268 | 10,765 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,787 | -3,493 | 11,530 | 10 |
| 2000s | -3,163 | -4,067 | -2,204 | 10 |
| 2010s | -3,095 | -4,186 | -2,332 | 10 |
| 2020s | -2,474 | -3,000 | -1,949 | 4 |
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 net migration metrics in Gambia?
- Net migration metrics in Gambia was -3,000 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 11,530 in 1991.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -4,186 in 2019.
- How does Gambia rank for net migration metrics?
- Gambia ranks 155th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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