Population in largest city in Gambia
Gambia: Population in largest city was 510,303 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population in largest city in Gambia, 1960–2025
Source: World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN).
Analysis
In 2025, population in largest city in Gambia stood at 510,303. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 21.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in largest city in Gambia peaked at 510,303 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 37,068, in 1960.
That places Gambia 147th out of 153 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population in largest city in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 37,068 | — |
| 1961 | 38,399 | +3.6% |
| 1962 | 39,781 | +3.6% |
| 1963 | 41,249 | +3.7% |
| 1964 | 42,919 | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 44,653 | +4.0% |
| 1966 | 46,459 | +4.0% |
| 1967 | 48,344 | +4.1% |
| 1968 | 52,569 | +8.7% |
| 1969 | 57,151 | +8.7% |
| 1970 | 62,138 | +8.7% |
| 1971 | 67,561 | +8.7% |
| 1972 | 73,466 | +8.7% |
| 1973 | 79,530 | +8.3% |
| 1974 | 84,603 | +6.4% |
| 1975 | 90,000 | +6.4% |
| 1976 | 95,750 | +6.4% |
| 1977 | 101,850 | +6.4% |
| 1978 | 108,347 | +6.4% |
| 1979 | 115,259 | +6.4% |
| 1980 | 122,622 | +6.4% |
| 1981 | 130,433 | +6.4% |
| 1982 | 138,754 | +6.4% |
| 1983 | 147,607 | +6.4% |
| 1984 | 157,045 | +6.4% |
| 1985 | 167,057 | +6.4% |
| 1986 | 177,724 | +6.4% |
| 1987 | 189,071 | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 201,160 | +6.4% |
| 1989 | 213,985 | +6.4% |
| 1990 | 227,648 | +6.4% |
| 1991 | 242,183 | +6.4% |
| 1992 | 257,667 | +6.4% |
| 1993 | 272,140 | +5.6% |
| 1994 | 279,855 | +2.8% |
| 1995 | 287,788 | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 295,958 | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 304,337 | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 312,964 | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 321,836 | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 330,973 | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 340,342 | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 349,990 | +2.8% |
| 2003 | 358,792 | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 363,557 | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 368,373 | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 373,259 | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 378,210 | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 383,233 | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 388,309 | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 393,459 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 398,678 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 403,973 | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 409,324 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 414,746 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 420,240 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 425,806 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 431,446 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 437,161 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 443,428 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 450,689 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 459,311 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 469,534 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 481,472 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 495,099 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | 510,303 | +3.1% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 510,303 is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.98 million, 26% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 510,303 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.18 million, 23% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 44,859 | 37,068 | 57,151 | 10 |
| 1970s | 87,850 | 62,138 | 115,259 | 10 |
| 1980s | 164,546 | 122,622 | 213,985 | 10 |
| 1990s | 280,238 | 227,648 | 321,836 | 10 |
| 2000s | 363,504 | 330,973 | 388,309 | 10 |
| 2010s | 417,826 | 393,459 | 443,428 | 10 |
| 2020s | 477,735 | 450,689 | 510,303 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More urban development data for Gambia
- Population in the largest city 27.8% (2025)
- Population density 266.58 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 38.27 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 11.57 Hectares (2020)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO 100.0% (2017)
- Dollar value of all resources made available to strengthen 3.71 million current US$ (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in largest city in Gambia?
- Population in largest city in Gambia was 510,303 in 2025, according to World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest population in largest city recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 510,303 in 2025.
- What is the lowest population in largest city recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 37,068 in 1960.
- How does Gambia rank for population in largest city?
- Gambia ranks 147th out of 153 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population in largest city rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN), published as part of Population in largest city. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.