Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate in Gambia
Gambia: Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate was -0.5608 % change on previous year in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
-0.5608 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
136th
of 229 countries
All-time high
0.9663 % change on previous year
in 2025
All-time low
-0.6181 % change on previous year
in 2086
Years of data
76
2025–2100
Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate in Gambia, 2025–2100
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Gambia recorded -0.5608 % change on previous year for projected population under age 5, annual growth rate in 2100.
The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, projected population under age 5, annual growth rate in Gambia peaked at 0.9663 % change on previous year in 2025 and was at its lowest, -0.6181 % change on previous year, in 2086.
That places Gambia 136th out of 229 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate in Gambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.9663 % change on previous year | — |
| 2026 | 0.7468 % change on previous year | -22.7% |
| 2027 | 0.5378 % change on previous year | -28.0% |
| 2028 | 0.3379 % change on previous year | -37.2% |
| 2029 | 0.2024 % change on previous year | -40.1% |
| 2030 | 0.1644 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 2031 | 0.1609 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2032 | 0.1769 % change on previous year | +9.9% |
| 2033 | 0.2057 % change on previous year | +16.3% |
| 2034 | 0.2352 % change on previous year | +14.3% |
| 2035 | 0.2577 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 2036 | 0.2749 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 2037 | 0.2892 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 2038 | 0.3036 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 2039 | 0.3059 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 2040 | 0.2915 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 2041 | 0.2706 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 2042 | 0.2538 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 2043 | 0.2173 % change on previous year | -14.4% |
| 2044 | 0.1565 % change on previous year | -28.0% |
| 2045 | 0.0994 % change on previous year | -36.5% |
| 2046 | 0.0471 % change on previous year | -52.6% |
| 2047 | 0.0024 % change on previous year | -94.9% |
| 2048 | -0.044 % change on previous year | -1920.0% |
| 2049 | -0.0995 % change on previous year | +126.5% |
| 2050 | -0.1369 % change on previous year | +37.5% |
| 2051 | -0.1649 % change on previous year | +20.5% |
| 2052 | -0.2137 % change on previous year | +29.6% |
| 2053 | -0.2533 % change on previous year | +18.5% |
| 2054 | -0.2683 % change on previous year | +5.9% |
| 2055 | -0.2874 % change on previous year | +7.1% |
| 2056 | -0.3005 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 2057 | -0.3019 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 2058 | -0.3055 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 2059 | -0.2859 % change on previous year | -6.4% |
| 2060 | -0.2622 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 2061 | -0.2559 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2062 | -0.2715 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 2063 | -0.294 % change on previous year | +8.3% |
| 2064 | -0.3106 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 2065 | -0.3197 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 2066 | -0.3505 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 2067 | -0.373 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 2068 | -0.369 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2069 | -0.3757 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 2070 | -0.3733 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2071 | -0.3647 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2072 | -0.3686 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 2073 | -0.372 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2074 | -0.3643 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2075 | -0.3826 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 2076 | -0.4069 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 2077 | -0.4133 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2078 | -0.424 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 2079 | -0.4512 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 2080 | -0.4823 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 2081 | -0.498 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 2082 | -0.5239 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 2083 | -0.5529 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 2084 | -0.5782 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 2085 | -0.5997 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 2086 | -0.6181 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 2087 | -0.6076 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2088 | -0.5729 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2089 | -0.549 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2090 | -0.5191 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2091 | -0.4887 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2092 | -0.4856 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2093 | -0.4949 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 2094 | -0.508 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 2095 | -0.5412 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 2096 | -0.5761 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 2097 | -0.58 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 2098 | -0.5593 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2099 | -0.5565 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2100 | -0.5608 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's -0.5608 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is -0.4248 % change on previous year, 1.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Gambia's -0.5608 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -0.4186 % change on previous year, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2048 | -1920.0% | 0.0024 % change on previous year | -0.044 % change on previous year |
| 2049 | -126.5% | -0.044 % change on previous year | -0.0995 % change on previous year |
| 2047 | -94.9% | 0.0471 % change on previous year | 0.0024 % change on previous year |
| 2046 | -52.6% | 0.0994 % change on previous year | 0.0471 % change on previous year |
| 2029 | -40.1% | 0.3379 % change on previous year | 0.2024 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0.5582 % change on previous year | 0.2024 % change on previous year | 0.9663 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2030s | 0.2374 % change on previous year | 0.1609 % change on previous year | 0.3059 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2040s | 0.1195 % change on previous year | -0.0995 % change on previous year | 0.2915 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2050s | -0.2518 % change on previous year | -0.3055 % change on previous year | -0.1369 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2060s | -0.3182 % change on previous year | -0.3757 % change on previous year | -0.2559 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2070s | -0.3921 % change on previous year | -0.4512 % change on previous year | -0.3643 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2080s | -0.5583 % change on previous year | -0.6181 % change on previous year | -0.4823 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2090s | -0.5309 % change on previous year | -0.58 % change on previous year | -0.4856 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2100s | -0.5608 % change on previous year | -0.5608 % change on previous year | -0.5608 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 133 Isle of Man -0.5384 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Papua New Guinea -0.5424 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Luxembourg -0.56 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Andorra -0.5614 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Central African Republic -0.5628 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Iran -0.5653 % change on previous year 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)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.23 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 4,674 Persons (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is projected population under age 5, annual growth rate in Gambia?
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate in Gambia was -0.5608 % change on previous year in 2100, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest projected population under age 5, annual growth rate recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.9663 % change on previous year in 2025.
- What is the lowest projected population under age 5, annual growth rate recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.6181 % change on previous year in 2086.
- How does Gambia rank for projected population under age 5, annual growth rate?
- Gambia ranks 136th out of 229 countries with data for 2100.
- Is projected population under age 5, annual growth rate rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.0%. 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 Projected population under age 5, 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 Projected population under age 5. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Number of children under 5, by world region UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Projected population under age 5. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.