National Definitions of Money, Base Money in Gambia
Gambia: National Definitions of Money, Base Money was 20.93 billion Domestic currency in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
20.93 billion Domestic currency
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
75th
of 87 countries
All-time high
21.12 billion Domestic currency
in 2021
All-time low
14.25 million Domestic currency
in 1970
Years of data
51
1970–2022
National Definitions of Money, Base Money in Gambia, 1970–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in Domestic currency.
Analysis
The most recent figure for national definitions of money, base money in Gambia is 20.93 billion Domestic currency, measured in 2022.
The figure is down 0.9% on the previous year and up 397.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, national definitions of money, base money in Gambia peaked at 21.12 billion Domestic currency in 2021 and was at its lowest, 14.25 million Domestic currency, in 1970.
That places Gambia 75th out of 87 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
National Definitions of Money, Base Money in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Domestic currency | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 14.25 million Domestic currency | — |
| 1971 | 14.83 million Domestic currency | +4.1% |
| 1972 | 16.23 million Domestic currency | +9.4% |
| 1973 | 27.90 million Domestic currency | +71.9% |
| 1974 | 27.57 million Domestic currency | -1.2% |
| 1975 | 29.81 million Domestic currency | +8.1% |
| 1976 | 35.51 million Domestic currency | +19.1% |
| 1977 | 28.06 million Domestic currency | -21.0% |
| 1978 | 42.72 million Domestic currency | +52.2% |
| 1979 | 50.40 million Domestic currency | +18.0% |
| 1980 | 55.80 million Domestic currency | +10.7% |
| 1981 | 76.20 million Domestic currency | +36.6% |
| 1982 | 89.59 million Domestic currency | +17.6% |
| 1983 | 120.80 million Domestic currency | +34.8% |
| 1984 | 57.35 million Domestic currency | -52.5% |
| 1985 | 103.57 million Domestic currency | +80.6% |
| 1986 | 101.63 million Domestic currency | -1.9% |
| 1987 | 121.21 million Domestic currency | +19.3% |
| 1988 | 150.55 million Domestic currency | +24.2% |
| 1989 | 192.35 million Domestic currency | +27.8% |
| 1990 | 204.62 million Domestic currency | +6.4% |
| 1991 | 278.28 million Domestic currency | +36.0% |
| 1992 | 287.44 million Domestic currency | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 319.64 million Domestic currency | +11.2% |
| 1994 | 307.08 million Domestic currency | -3.9% |
| 1995 | 385.02 million Domestic currency | +25.4% |
| 1996 | 386.85 million Domestic currency | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 490.42 million Domestic currency | +26.8% |
| 1998 | 525.60 million Domestic currency | +7.2% |
| 1999 | 601.65 million Domestic currency | +14.5% |
| 2000 | 702.68 million Domestic currency | +16.8% |
| 2001 | 850.40 million Domestic currency | +21.0% |
| 2002 | 1.14 billion Domestic currency | +34.1% |
| 2003 | 1.86 billion Domestic currency | +62.7% |
| 2004 | 2.38 billion Domestic currency | +28.2% |
| 2005 | 2.31 billion Domestic currency | -3.0% |
| 2006 | 2.87 billion Domestic currency | +24.3% |
| 2007 | 2.74 billion Domestic currency | -4.3% |
| 2008 | 2.90 billion Domestic currency | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 3.17 billion Domestic currency | +9.3% |
| 2010 | 3.50 billion Domestic currency | +10.5% |
| 2011 | 3.93 billion Domestic currency | +12.3% |
| 2012 | 4.20 billion Domestic currency | +6.9% |
| 2013 | 5.38 billion Domestic currency | +28.1% |
| 2014 | 6.02 billion Domestic currency | +11.9% |
| 2017 | 10.17 billion Domestic currency | +68.9% |
| 2018 | 11.85 billion Domestic currency | +16.5% |
| 2019 | 13.89 billion Domestic currency | +17.2% |
| 2020 | 18.59 billion Domestic currency | +33.9% |
| 2021 | 21.12 billion Domestic currency | +13.6% |
| 2022 | 20.93 billion Domestic currency | -0.9% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 20.93 billion Domestic currency is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.31 trillion Domestic currency, 2% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 20.93 billion Domestic currency is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.19 trillion Domestic currency, 2% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 28.73 million Domestic currency | 14.25 million Domestic currency | 50.40 million Domestic currency | 10 |
| 1980s | 106.91 million Domestic currency | 55.80 million Domestic currency | 192.35 million Domestic currency | 10 |
| 1990s | 378.66 million Domestic currency | 204.62 million Domestic currency | 601.65 million Domestic currency | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.09 billion Domestic currency | 702.68 million Domestic currency | 3.17 billion Domestic currency | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.37 billion Domestic currency | 3.50 billion Domestic currency | 13.89 billion Domestic currency | 8 |
| 2020s | 20.22 billion Domestic currency | 18.59 billion Domestic currency | 21.12 billion Domestic currency | 3 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 72 Nicaragua 29.14 billion Domestic currency compare
- 73 Azerbaijan 24.72 billion Domestic currency compare
- 74 Trinidad and Tobago 22.27 billion Domestic currency compare
- 76 Bosnia and Herzegovina 15.43 billion Domestic currency compare
- 77 Georgia 15.06 billion Domestic currency compare
- 78 Maldives 13.49 billion Domestic currency compare
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 national definitions of money, base money in Gambia?
- National definitions of money, base money in Gambia was 20.93 billion Domestic currency in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest national definitions of money, base money recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 21.12 billion Domestic currency in 2021.
- What is the lowest national definitions of money, base money recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.25 million Domestic currency in 1970.
- How does Gambia rank for national definitions of money, base money?
- Gambia ranks 75th out of 87 countries with data for 2022.
- Is national definitions of money, base money rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 397.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of National Definitions of Money, Base Money (Domestic currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Monetary Aggregates 2026 April