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Gambia Population 2023
The Gambia, officially the Republic of the Gambia, is a country in West Africa. It is the smallest country in mainland Africa. As per the United Nations World Population Prospects report, the population of Gambia in 2023 is 2,773,168 (27 Lakh).
Estimated Population of Gambia in 2023 – 2.8 million
| Gambia | 2023 Population |
| Total Population | 2,773,168 |
| Global Rank | 141 |
| Land Area | 10,000 sq. km (3,900 sq. mi) |
| Area Rank | 159 |
| Pop. Density | 239 people/sq. km |
| Capital City | Banjul |
Source: UN World Population Prospects report
Islam is the majority religion in the Gambia. About 96% of the population follows Islam, The vast majority are Sunnis influenced by Sufism. The main Sufi orders represented are Tijaniyah and Qadiriyah.
Christianity is the second largest religion and it’s practiced by 4.1 % of the population and 0.1% practice other religions (including African Traditional Religions).
Religion percentage in Gambia
- Islam – 95.8%
- Christianity – 4.1%
- Other – 0.1%
also read about Religion in Africa
Gambia Demographics
| Fertility Rate* | 5.25 |
| Infant mortality rate ** | 38.2 |
| Median Age | 17.8 Years |
| Life Expectancy | 63.26 years |
| Urban Population | 60% |
*Fertility rate, average number of children born to women during their reproductive years.
**Infant mortality rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 live births of children under one year of age.
Top Cities in Gambia by Population
- Serekunda – 340,000
- Brikama – 77,700
- Banjul – 73,000