GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Gambia
Gambia: GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 5.89 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5.89 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 6.2%
World rank
36th
of 213 countries
All-time high
12.39 % change on previous year
in 1975
All-time low
-8.13 % change on previous year
in 2011
Years of data
59
1967–2025
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Gambia, 1967–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Gambia is 5.89 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 6.2% on the previous year and up 45.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Gambia peaked at 12.39 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -8.13 % change on previous year, in 2011.
Gambia ranks 36th of 213 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Gambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1968 | 9.58 % change on previous year | — |
| 1969 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -74.6% |
| 1970 | 6.15 % change on previous year | +152.7% |
| 1971 | -0.0665 % change on previous year | -101.1% |
| 1972 | 0.242 % change on previous year | -463.8% |
| 1973 | 9.25 % change on previous year | +3722.0% |
| 1974 | 5.88 % change on previous year | -36.4% |
| 1975 | 12.39 % change on previous year | +110.8% |
| 1976 | 7.35 % change on previous year | -40.7% |
| 1977 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -53.2% |
| 1978 | 6.32 % change on previous year | +83.6% |
| 1979 | -1.33 % change on previous year | -121.0% |
| 1980 | 6.27 % change on previous year | -572.1% |
| 1981 | 3.32 % change on previous year | -47.0% |
| 1982 | -0.7643 % change on previous year | -123.0% |
| 1983 | 10.88 % change on previous year | -1524.0% |
| 1984 | 3.54 % change on previous year | -67.5% |
| 1985 | -0.8125 % change on previous year | -123.0% |
| 1986 | 4.09 % change on previous year | -603.5% |
| 1987 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -40.0% |
| 1988 | 4.48 % change on previous year | +82.4% |
| 1989 | 5.9 % change on previous year | +31.7% |
| 1990 | 3.56 % change on previous year | -39.6% |
| 1991 | 3.11 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
| 1992 | 3.38 % change on previous year | +8.7% |
| 1993 | 3.01 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 1994 | 0.1542 % change on previous year | -94.9% |
| 1995 | 0.8819 % change on previous year | +472.1% |
| 1996 | 2.22 % change on previous year | +152.1% |
| 1997 | 4.9 % change on previous year | +120.4% |
| 1998 | 3.5 % change on previous year | -28.6% |
| 1999 | 6.4 % change on previous year | +82.9% |
| 2000 | 5.5 % change on previous year | -14.1% |
| 2001 | 5.8 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 2002 | -3.25 % change on previous year | -156.0% |
| 2003 | 6.87 % change on previous year | -311.4% |
| 2004 | 7.05 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 2005 | -2.35 % change on previous year | -133.4% |
| 2006 | -0.5558 % change on previous year | -76.4% |
| 2007 | 3.04 % change on previous year | -647.6% |
| 2008 | 6.26 % change on previous year | +105.6% |
| 2009 | 6.67 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 5.91 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 2011 | -8.13 % change on previous year | -237.6% |
| 2012 | 5.24 % change on previous year | -164.5% |
| 2013 | 2.87 % change on previous year | -45.2% |
| 2014 | -1.41 % change on previous year | -149.0% |
| 2015 | 4.06 % change on previous year | -388.4% |
| 2016 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -52.1% |
| 2017 | 4.82 % change on previous year | +148.1% |
| 2018 | 7.23 % change on previous year | +50.0% |
| 2019 | 6.22 % change on previous year | -14.0% |
| 2020 | 0.5916 % change on previous year | -90.5% |
| 2021 | 5.26 % change on previous year | +788.5% |
| 2022 | 5.49 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 2023 | 5.92 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 2024 | 5.55 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 2025 | 5.89 % change on previous year | +6.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 9.58 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1970s | 4.96 % change on previous year | -1.33 % change on previous year | 12.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.94 % change on previous year | -0.8125 % change on previous year | 10.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.11 % change on previous year | 0.1542 % change on previous year | 6.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.5 % change on previous year | -3.25 % change on previous year | 7.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.88 % change on previous year | -8.13 % change on previous year | 7.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.78 % change on previous year | 0.5916 % change on previous year | 5.92 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 33 Cape Verde 6.3 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Palau 6.29 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Ghana 5.95 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Tanzania 5.85 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Guinea-Bissau 5.82 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Seychelles 5.8 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Gambia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.69 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.02 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 14.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 66.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 61,155 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 6.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7807 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 717.55 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 6.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 29.36 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Gambia?
- Gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Gambia was 5.89 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 12.39 % change on previous year in 1975.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.13 % change on previous year in 2011.
- How does Gambia rank for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Gambia ranks 36th out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.2%. 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 GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.