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Gambia

Africa

Capital

Banjul

Population

2,697,845

Area

11,295 km²

Currency

Gambian Dalasi (GMD)

Phone Code

+220

ISO Codes

GM / GMB

ISO numeric

270

Internet domain

.gm

Timezone

UTC

Religion

Islam

About Gambia

The Gambia is Africa's smallest mainland country — a narrow strip surrounding the Gambia River almost entirely enclosed by Senegal.

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Languages

English

Gambia in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density	239 people per km² rank 43 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population	0.0333 % world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of Africa	0.182% of its people, 0.0376% of its land area
Area in square miles	4,361 1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in size	Qatar (11,586 km²)
Closest in population	Albania (2,811,655 people)

Who else uses GMD?

Gambia is the only country in our list that uses GMD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Gambia?

The capital of Gambia is Banjul.

What is the population of Gambia?

Gambia has a population of approximately 2,697,845 people.

What currency does Gambia use?

The currency of Gambia is the Gambian Dalasi (GMD).

What languages are spoken in Gambia?

The official or major languages of Gambia are English.

Did You Know?

Gambia ranks #141 of 196 countries by population, with about 2,697,845 people.
Gambia ranks #160 of 196 countries by area, covering 11,295 km².
Within Africa, Gambia ranks #42 of 54 countries by population.
Gambia recognises 1 official or major language(s): English.

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Data notes and sources

Population: UN World Population Prospects 2024, estimate for 1 July 2023 (people living in the country, whatever their citizenship).
Area: total area including inland water, in km². Codes: ISO 3166-1 (alpha-2, alpha-3, numeric), ISO 4217 (currency), ITU-T E.164 (calling codes) and the IANA root zone (internet domains).
Time zone: the standard (non-daylight-saving) offset, or the range of offsets for countries with several zones.
Last reviewed: October 2026. Found an error? Tell us through the contact page.

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