Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) in Gambia
Gambia: Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) was 8.43 per 100,000 adults in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in Gambia, 2005–2024
Source: Financial Access Survey, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in per 100,000 adults.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 8.43 per 100,000 adults for automated teller machines (atms) in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.3% on the previous year and up 62.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, automated teller machines (atms) in Gambia peaked at 8.51 per 100,000 adults in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.5361 per 100,000 adults, in 2006.
That places Gambia 155th out of 189 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0.5543 per 100,000 adults | — |
| 2006 | 0.5361 per 100,000 adults | -3.3% |
| 2007 | 0.829 per 100,000 adults | +54.6% |
| 2008 | 1.3 per 100,000 adults | +57.0% |
| 2009 | 2.81 per 100,000 adults | +115.5% |
| 2010 | 2.99 per 100,000 adults | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 3.62 per 100,000 adults | +20.9% |
| 2012 | 4.64 per 100,000 adults | +28.2% |
| 2013 | 4.92 per 100,000 adults | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 5.17 per 100,000 adults | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 5.26 per 100,000 adults | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 7.03 per 100,000 adults | +33.8% |
| 2017 | 8.17 per 100,000 adults | +16.3% |
| 2018 | 6.99 per 100,000 adults | -14.5% |
| 2019 | 7.56 per 100,000 adults | +8.2% |
| 2020 | 8.02 per 100,000 adults | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 8.51 per 100,000 adults | +6.1% |
| 2022 | 8.51 per 100,000 adults | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 8.32 per 100,000 adults | -2.3% |
| 2024 | 8.43 per 100,000 adults | +1.3% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 8.43 per 100,000 adults is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.72 per 100,000 adults, 2.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 8.43 per 100,000 adults is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.68 per 100,000 adults, 1.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) in Gambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +115.5% | 1.3 per 100,000 adults | 2.81 per 100,000 adults |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.21 per 100,000 adults | 0.5361 per 100,000 adults | 2.81 per 100,000 adults | 5 |
| 2010s | 5.64 per 100,000 adults | 2.99 per 100,000 adults | 8.17 per 100,000 adults | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.36 per 100,000 adults | 8.02 per 100,000 adults | 8.51 per 100,000 adults | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More financial sector data for Gambia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0049 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 4.54 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0036 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 3.31 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0049 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 4.54 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is automated teller machines (atms) in Gambia?
- Automated teller machines (atms) in Gambia was 8.43 per 100,000 adults in 2024, according to Financial Access Survey, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 8.51 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- What is the lowest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5361 per 100,000 adults in 2006.
- How does Gambia rank for automated teller machines (atms)?
- Gambia ranks 155th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is automated teller machines (atms) rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from Financial Access Survey, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Automated teller machines (ATMs) are electromechanical devices which enable customers of financial institutions to perform financial transactions such as cash withdrawals, balance inquiries, deposits, transfer of funds, and obtaining account information, using an electronic card.