Gambia, The vs Namibia: Population in largest city
Gambia, The
510,303
in 2025
Namibia
511,369
in 2025
Gambia, The rank
147th
Namibia rank
146th
Population in largest city over time
- Gambia, The
- Namibia
How they compare
Namibia currently reports 511,369 against 510,303 in Gambia, The, a difference of 1,066.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 66 shared years of data; in 1960 it was Gambia, The ahead.
Gambia, The ranks 147th and Namibia ranks 146th of 153 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Gambia, The averaged higher in 6 and Namibia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gambia, The | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 44,859 | 46,417 | 1,558 | Namibia |
| 1970s | 87,850 | 74,504 | 13,346 | Gambia, The |
| 1980s | 164,546 | 111,372 | 53,174 | Gambia, The |
| 1990s | 280,238 | 174,416 | 105,822 | Gambia, The |
| 2000s | 363,504 | 265,081 | 98,423 | Gambia, The |
| 2010s | 417,826 | 363,553 | 54,273 | Gambia, The |
| 2020s | 477,735 | 470,127 | 7,608 | Gambia, The |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population in largest city, Gambia, The or Namibia?
- Namibia, at 511,369 against 510,303 in Gambia, The as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population in largest city between Gambia, The and Namibia?
- 1,066, with Namibia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia, The and Namibia?
- 66 years are reported by both, from 1960 to 2025.
- How do Gambia, The and Namibia rank globally for population in largest city?
- Gambia, The ranks 147th and Namibia ranks 146th of 153 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN), published as Population in largest city. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.