Rural population, annual growth rate in Gambia
Gambia: Rural population, annual growth rate was 0.2766 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.2766 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 69.2%
World rank
96th
of 208 countries
All-time high
3.43 % change on previous year
in 1989
All-time low
-0.0131 % change on previous year
in 2000
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Rural population, annual growth rate in Gambia, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, rural population, annual growth rate in Gambia stood at 0.2766 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 69.2% on the previous year and down 77.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rural population, annual growth rate in Gambia peaked at 3.43 % change on previous year in 1989 and was at its lowest, -0.0131 % change on previous year, in 2000.
Gambia ranks 96th of 208 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.
Rural population, annual growth rate in Gambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.89 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 2.85 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1963 | 2.78 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 1964 | 2.59 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 1965 | 2.36 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 1966 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 1967 | 2.02 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 1968 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 1969 | 1.84 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 1970 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 1971 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1972 | 1.77 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 1973 | 1.79 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1974 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 1975 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -20.9% |
| 1976 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -13.7% |
| 1977 | 0.9825 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 1978 | 0.9596 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1979 | 1.03 % change on previous year | +7.1% |
| 1980 | 1.19 % change on previous year | +16.0% |
| 1981 | 1.4 % change on previous year | +17.0% |
| 1982 | 1.75 % change on previous year | +25.2% |
| 1983 | 2.29 % change on previous year | +31.0% |
| 1984 | 2.73 % change on previous year | +19.1% |
| 1985 | 2.99 % change on previous year | +9.7% |
| 1986 | 3.17 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 1987 | 3.3 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1988 | 3.39 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 1989 | 3.43 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 3.41 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1991 | 3.31 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1992 | 3.01 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 1993 | 2.39 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
| 1994 | 1.58 % change on previous year | -33.6% |
| 1995 | 0.9666 % change on previous year | -39.0% |
| 1996 | 0.581 % change on previous year | -39.9% |
| 1997 | 0.298 % change on previous year | -48.7% |
| 1998 | 0.109 % change on previous year | -63.4% |
| 1999 | 0.0083 % change on previous year | -92.4% |
| 2000 | -0.0131 % change on previous year | -257.8% |
| 2001 | 0.0759 % change on previous year | -680.3% |
| 2002 | 0.287 % change on previous year | +277.9% |
| 2003 | 0.6357 % change on previous year | +121.5% |
| 2004 | 0.8869 % change on previous year | +39.5% |
| 2005 | 1.01 % change on previous year | +14.3% |
| 2006 | 1.16 % change on previous year | +14.6% |
| 2007 | 1.28 % change on previous year | +9.8% |
| 2008 | 1.33 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 1.37 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 1.4 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 1.42 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 1.44 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -8.1% |
| 2016 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 2017 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 2018 | 0.9159 % change on previous year | -9.2% |
| 2019 | 0.8626 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 2020 | 0.8921 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 0.9108 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 0.8854 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 0.8923 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 0.8977 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 2025 | 0.2766 % change on previous year | -69.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.38 % change on previous year | 1.84 % change on previous year | 2.89 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.39 % change on previous year | 0.9596 % change on previous year | 1.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.56 % change on previous year | 1.19 % change on previous year | 3.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.57 % change on previous year | 0.0083 % change on previous year | 3.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8026 % change on previous year | -0.0131 % change on previous year | 1.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.21 % change on previous year | 0.8626 % change on previous year | 1.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7925 % change on previous year | 0.2766 % change on previous year | 0.9108 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 93 Bangladesh 0.38 % change on previous year compare
- 94 Brunei Darussalam 0.3272 % change on previous year compare
- 95 Azerbaijan 0.2794 % change on previous year compare
- 97 New Zealand 0.275 % change on previous year compare
- 98 Palestine, State of 0.2685 % change on previous year compare
- 99 New Caledonia 0.2271 % change on previous year compare
More agriculture & rural data for Gambia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 25.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2385 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 219.17 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3501 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 23.85 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 23.85 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.3% (2024)
- Rural population 35.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rural population, annual growth rate in Gambia?
- Rural population, annual growth rate in Gambia was 0.2766 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.43 % change on previous year in 1989.
- What is the lowest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.0131 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does Gambia rank for rural population, annual growth rate?
- Gambia ranks 96th out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
- Is rural population, annual growth rate rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Rural population, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Rural population World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.