Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Gambia
Gambia: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate was 5.77 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Gambia, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Gambia is 5.77 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 0.7% on the previous year and up 228.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Gambia peaked at 9.81 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -0.575 % change on previous year, in 1995.
Gambia ranks 19th of 233 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Gambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3.22 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 3.3 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 1973 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1974 | 3.33 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 1975 | 9.81 % change on previous year | +194.4% |
| 1976 | 9.48 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 1977 | 9.45 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1978 | 9.39 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1979 | 9.04 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 1980 | 8.52 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 1981 | 7.91 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 1982 | 6.98 % change on previous year | -11.8% |
| 1983 | 6.61 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 1984 | 7.13 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 1985 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -80.6% |
| 1986 | 1.7 % change on previous year | +23.0% |
| 1987 | 2.06 % change on previous year | +21.2% |
| 1988 | 2.38 % change on previous year | +15.7% |
| 1989 | 2.66 % change on previous year | +11.5% |
| 1990 | 2.67 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 2.72 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 2.7 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -28.4% |
| 1994 | -0.4895 % change on previous year | -125.3% |
| 1995 | -0.575 % change on previous year | +17.5% |
| 1996 | -0.506 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 1997 | -0.2952 % change on previous year | -41.7% |
| 1998 | -0.1298 % change on previous year | -56.0% |
| 1999 | 0.0479 % change on previous year | -136.9% |
| 2000 | 0.1322 % change on previous year | +176.1% |
| 2001 | 0.264 % change on previous year | +99.7% |
| 2002 | 0.395 % change on previous year | +49.6% |
| 2003 | 0.511 % change on previous year | +29.4% |
| 2004 | 0.7874 % change on previous year | +54.1% |
| 2005 | 1.12 % change on previous year | +42.3% |
| 2006 | 1.43 % change on previous year | +27.5% |
| 2007 | 1.8 % change on previous year | +26.3% |
| 2008 | 2.16 % change on previous year | +19.6% |
| 2009 | 2.57 % change on previous year | +19.1% |
| 2010 | 2.83 % change on previous year | +10.2% |
| 2011 | 3.09 % change on previous year | +9.2% |
| 2012 | 3.17 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 2.95 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 2014 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -24.5% |
| 2015 | 1.76 % change on previous year | -21.1% |
| 2016 | 2.64 % change on previous year | +50.0% |
| 2017 | 3.08 % change on previous year | +16.9% |
| 2018 | 3.5 % change on previous year | +13.6% |
| 2019 | 3.88 % change on previous year | +11.0% |
| 2020 | 4.29 % change on previous year | +10.5% |
| 2021 | 4.36 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 4.5 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 5.15 % change on previous year | +14.3% |
| 2024 | 5.73 % change on previous year | +11.3% |
| 2025 | 5.77 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.7 % change on previous year | 3.22 % change on previous year | 9.81 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.73 % change on previous year | 1.38 % change on previous year | 8.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.807 % change on previous year | -0.575 % change on previous year | 2.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.12 % change on previous year | 0.1322 % change on previous year | 2.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.91 % change on previous year | 1.76 % change on previous year | 3.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.97 % change on previous year | 4.29 % change on previous year | 5.77 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 16 Syria 6.12 % change on previous year compare
- 17 French Polynesia 5.99 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Central African Republic 5.93 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Vietnam 5.77 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Nauru 5.74 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Chad 5.67 % change on previous year 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 population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Gambia?
- Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Gambia was 5.77 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 9.81 % change on previous year in 1975.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.575 % change on previous year in 1995.
- How does Gambia rank for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Gambia ranks 19th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 228.6%. 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 Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 65 years or older UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.