General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) in Gambia
Gambia: General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) was 22.25 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) in Gambia, 1978–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 22.25 % change on previous year for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 104.3% on the previous year and up 193.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Gambia peaked at 129.62 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -46.04 % change on previous year, in 1985.
Gambia ranks 17th of 185 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 22.57 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 0.2643 % change on previous year | -98.8% |
| 1980 | 13.8 % change on previous year | +5119.5% |
| 1981 | 54.52 % change on previous year | +295.2% |
| 1982 | -21.14 % change on previous year | -138.8% |
| 1983 | 40.49 % change on previous year | -291.6% |
| 1984 | 17.07 % change on previous year | -57.8% |
| 1985 | -46.04 % change on previous year | -369.7% |
| 1986 | 69.33 % change on previous year | -250.6% |
| 1987 | 42.86 % change on previous year | -38.2% |
| 1988 | -5.9 % change on previous year | -113.8% |
| 1989 | -2.54 % change on previous year | -57.0% |
| 1990 | 10.54 % change on previous year | -514.9% |
| 1991 | 129.62 % change on previous year | +1129.7% |
| 1992 | 14.11 % change on previous year | -89.1% |
| 1993 | 11.18 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
| 1994 | -18.84 % change on previous year | -268.5% |
| 1995 | 6.85 % change on previous year | -136.4% |
| 1996 | 9.53 % change on previous year | +39.1% |
| 1997 | -2.84 % change on previous year | -129.7% |
| 1998 | -3.25 % change on previous year | +14.5% |
| 1999 | 7.42 % change on previous year | -328.7% |
| 2000 | 17.11 % change on previous year | +130.6% |
| 2001 | 9.05 % change on previous year | -47.1% |
| 2002 | -6.76 % change on previous year | -174.7% |
| 2003 | 6.45 % change on previous year | -195.3% |
| 2004 | 84.29 % change on previous year | +1207.1% |
| 2005 | 8.03 % change on previous year | -90.5% |
| 2006 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -69.7% |
| 2007 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -33.8% |
| 2008 | 34.39 % change on previous year | +2033.1% |
| 2009 | 9.47 % change on previous year | -72.5% |
| 2010 | 18.17 % change on previous year | +91.8% |
| 2011 | -12.53 % change on previous year | -168.9% |
| 2012 | 3.63 % change on previous year | -128.9% |
| 2013 | 15.47 % change on previous year | +326.7% |
| 2014 | -1.17 % change on previous year | -107.5% |
| 2015 | 7.58 % change on previous year | -749.4% |
| 2016 | 11.5 % change on previous year | +51.7% |
| 2017 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -87.3% |
| 2018 | -0.5025 % change on previous year | -134.5% |
| 2019 | 36.31 % change on previous year | -7326.2% |
| 2020 | 12.13 % change on previous year | -66.6% |
| 2021 | 22.66 % change on previous year | +86.8% |
| 2022 | -1.62 % change on previous year | -107.2% |
| 2023 | 38.52 % change on previous year | -2472.9% |
| 2024 | 10.89 % change on previous year | -71.7% |
| 2025 | 22.25 % change on previous year | +104.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.42 % change on previous year | 0.2643 % change on previous year | 22.57 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | 16.25 % change on previous year | -46.04 % change on previous year | 69.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.43 % change on previous year | -18.84 % change on previous year | 129.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.61 % change on previous year | -6.76 % change on previous year | 84.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.99 % change on previous year | -12.53 % change on previous year | 36.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.47 % change on previous year | -1.62 % change on previous year | 38.52 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
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)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 8.98 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2615 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per capita 227.84 current US$ per person (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 15.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1022 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 93.92 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 7.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 6,738 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Gambia?
- General government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Gambia was 22.25 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 129.62 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -46.04 % change on previous year in 1985.
- How does Gambia rank for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu)?
- Gambia ranks 17th out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 193.4%. 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 General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), 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 General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.