Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) in Gambia
Gambia: Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) was 569.09 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
569.09 thousands
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
127th
of 233 countries
All-time high
569.09 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
89.22 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 15-24 years in Gambia, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 569.09 thousands for population aged 15-24 years in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.7% on the previous year and up 25.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 15-24 years in Gambia peaked at 569.09 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 89.22 thousands, in 1970.
That places Gambia 127th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 89.22 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 90.7 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1972 | 92.45 thousands | +1.9% |
| 1973 | 94.73 thousands | +2.5% |
| 1974 | 98 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1975 | 102.65 thousands | +4.7% |
| 1976 | 107.18 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1977 | 112.03 thousands | +4.5% |
| 1978 | 117.18 thousands | +4.6% |
| 1979 | 122.59 thousands | +4.6% |
| 1980 | 128.2 thousands | +4.6% |
| 1981 | 133.92 thousands | +4.5% |
| 1982 | 139.45 thousands | +4.1% |
| 1983 | 145.21 thousands | +4.1% |
| 1984 | 151.41 thousands | +4.3% |
| 1985 | 158.02 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1986 | 164.88 thousands | +4.3% |
| 1987 | 172.13 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1988 | 179.72 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1989 | 187.67 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 195.91 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1991 | 204.48 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 213.34 thousands | +4.3% |
| 1993 | 221.13 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 225.43 thousands | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 229.04 thousands | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 233.41 thousands | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 238.77 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 245.31 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1999 | 253.12 thousands | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 262.32 thousands | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 272.59 thousands | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 283.95 thousands | +4.2% |
| 2003 | 296.08 thousands | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 308.84 thousands | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 322.17 thousands | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 336.08 thousands | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 350.38 thousands | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 364.75 thousands | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 379.02 thousands | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 393.23 thousands | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 406.92 thousands | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 419.84 thousands | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 432.08 thousands | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 443.77 thousands | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 454.6 thousands | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 464.51 thousands | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 474 thousands | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 483.23 thousands | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 492.54 thousands | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 502.18 thousands | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 513.56 thousands | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 526.58 thousands | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 540.12 thousands | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 554.21 thousands | +2.6% |
| 2025 | 569.09 thousands | +2.7% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 569.09 thousands is below the median for low income countries, which is 4,765 thousands, 12% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 569.09 thousands is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3,007 thousands, 19% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 102.67 thousands | 89.22 thousands | 122.59 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 156.06 thousands | 128.2 thousands | 187.67 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 225.99 thousands | 195.91 thousands | 253.12 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 317.62 thousands | 262.32 thousands | 379.02 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 446.47 thousands | 393.23 thousands | 492.54 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 534.29 thousands | 502.18 thousands | 569.09 thousands | 6 |
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)
- 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 population aged 15-24 years in Gambia?
- Population aged 15-24 years in Gambia was 569.09 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 15-24 years recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 569.09 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 15-24 years recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 89.22 thousands in 1970.
- How does Gambia rank for population aged 15-24 years?
- Gambia ranks 127th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 15-24 years rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release