Refugees by country of origin in Gambia
Gambia: Refugees by country of origin was 8,140 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugees by country of origin in Gambia, 1990–2024
Source: UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugees by country of origin in Gambia is 8,140 people, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.4% on the previous year and up 58.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees by country of origin in Gambia peaked at 17,813 people in 2019 and was at its lowest, 5 people, in 1990.
Gambia ranks 66th of 204 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.
Refugees by country of origin in Gambia, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 people | — |
| 1991 | 16 people | +220.0% |
| 1992 | 25 people | +56.2% |
| 1993 | 27 people | +8.0% |
| 1994 | 24 people | -11.1% |
| 1995 | 156 people | +550.0% |
| 1996 | 308 people | +97.4% |
| 1997 | 421 people | +36.7% |
| 1998 | 574 people | +36.3% |
| 1999 | 678 people | +18.1% |
| 2000 | 751 people | +10.8% |
| 2001 | 732 people | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 858 people | +17.2% |
| 2003 | 744 people | -13.3% |
| 2004 | 684 people | -8.1% |
| 2005 | 1,680 people | +145.6% |
| 2006 | 1,249 people | -25.7% |
| 2007 | 1,257 people | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 1,336 people | +6.3% |
| 2009 | 1,966 people | +47.2% |
| 2010 | 2,233 people | +13.6% |
| 2011 | 2,572 people | +15.2% |
| 2012 | 3,063 people | +19.1% |
| 2013 | 3,382 people | +10.4% |
| 2014 | 5,122 people | +51.4% |
| 2015 | 8,473 people | +65.4% |
| 2016 | 11,589 people | +36.8% |
| 2017 | 14,564 people | +25.7% |
| 2018 | 17,237 people | +18.4% |
| 2019 | 17,813 people | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 10,579 people | -40.6% |
| 2021 | 11,042 people | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 10,698 people | -3.1% |
| 2023 | 8,107 people | -24.2% |
| 2024 | 8,140 people | +0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 223.4 people | 5 people | 678 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,126 people | 684 people | 1,966 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,605 people | 2,233 people | 17,813 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,713 people | 8,107 people | 11,042 people | 5 |
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 refugees by country of origin in Gambia?
- Refugees by country of origin in Gambia was 8,140 people in 2024, according to UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugees by country of origin recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 17,813 people in 2019.
- What is the lowest refugees by country of origin recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 people in 1990.
- How does Gambia rank for refugees by country of origin?
- Gambia ranks 66th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugees by country of origin rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Refugees by country of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
People who fled their country of origin and are in need of international protection. Refugees are those who have already been granted asylum status in the country they moved to. This includes all refugees, not just those who fled that year.