Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Gambia
Gambia: Refugee population by country or territory of asylum was 4,108 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Gambia, 1975–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Gambia is 4,108, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 3.6% on the previous year and down 47.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Gambia peaked at 17,216 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1975.
That places Gambia 108th out of 183 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.
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 77 | — |
| 1991 | 240 | +211.7% |
| 1992 | 3,632 | +1413.3% |
| 1993 | 2,182 | -39.9% |
| 1994 | 2,206 | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 6,598 | +199.1% |
| 1996 | 6,923 | +4.9% |
| 1997 | 7,276 | +5.1% |
| 1998 | 10,316 | +41.8% |
| 1999 | 17,216 | +66.9% |
| 2000 | 12,016 | -30.2% |
| 2001 | 8,131 | -32.3% |
| 2002 | 12,117 | +49.0% |
| 2003 | 7,461 | -38.4% |
| 2004 | 7,339 | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 7,328 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 13,758 | +87.7% |
| 2007 | 14,892 | +8.2% |
| 2008 | 14,833 | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 10,113 | -31.8% |
| 2010 | 8,373 | -17.2% |
| 2011 | 9,523 | +13.7% |
| 2012 | 9,846 | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 9,557 | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 11,606 | +21.4% |
| 2015 | 7,851 | -32.4% |
| 2016 | 7,936 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 8,039 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 4,027 | -49.9% |
| 2019 | 4,302 | +6.8% |
| 2020 | 4,378 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 4,418 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 3,685 | -16.6% |
| 2023 | 3,809 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | 3,964 | +4.1% |
| 2025 | 4,108 | +3.6% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 4,108 is below the median for low income countries, which is 45,052, 9% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 4,108 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 35,241, 12% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +1413.3% | 240 | 3,632 |
| 1991 | +211.7% | 77 | 240 |
| 1995 | +199.1% | 2,206 | 6,598 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990s | 5,667 | 77 | 17,216 | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,799 | 7,328 | 14,892 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,106 | 4,027 | 11,606 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,060 | 3,685 | 4,418 | 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)
- Population growth rate 0.012 (2100)
- Population density 563.54 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 334,764 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Gambia?
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Gambia was 4,108 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of asylum recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 17,216 in 1999.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of asylum recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1975.
- How does Gambia rank for refugee population by country or territory of asylum?
- Gambia ranks 108th out of 183 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of asylum rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.7%. 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 Refugee population by country or territory of asylum. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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