Net migration in Gambia
Gambia: Net migration was -2,984 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Gambia, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Gambia stood at -2,984.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 7.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Gambia peaked at 11,530 in 1991 and was at its lowest, -4,186, in 2019.
Gambia ranks 126th of 215 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,398 | 2,272 | 2,757 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3,375 | 2,610 | 4,898 | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,873 | 5,268 | 10,765 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,787 | -3,493 | 11,530 | 10 |
| 2000s | -3,163 | -4,067 | -2,204 | 10 |
| 2010s | -3,095 | -4,186 | -2,332 | 10 |
| 2020s | -2,645 | -3,000 | -1,949 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More financial sector data for Gambia
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 9.1% (2024)
- Total reserves in months of imports 4.79 (2024)
- Net domestic credit 64.61 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net foreign assets 32.07 billion current LCU (2024)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 9.4% (2024)
- Broad money 46.9% (2024)
- Claims on central government, etc. 27.6% (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector 9.4% (2024)
- Official exchange rate 71.29 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Claims on central government 5.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Gambia?
- Net migration in Gambia was -2,984 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 11,530 in 1991.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -4,186 in 2019.
- How does Gambia rank for net migration?
- Gambia ranks 126th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.