General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) in Gambia
Gambia: General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) was 15.4 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) in Gambia, 1978–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 15.4 % change on previous year for general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) in 2025.
The figure is up 6,178.6% on the previous year and up 173.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) in Gambia peaked at 107.16 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -50.33 % change on previous year, in 1985.
That places Gambia 40th out of 185 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 34.75 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 10.74 % change on previous year | -69.1% |
| 1980 | 24.87 % change on previous year | +131.5% |
| 1981 | 33.62 % change on previous year | +35.2% |
| 1982 | -31.45 % change on previous year | -193.6% |
| 1983 | 21.91 % change on previous year | -169.7% |
| 1984 | -13.81 % change on previous year | -163.0% |
| 1985 | -50.33 % change on previous year | +264.4% |
| 1986 | -4.79 % change on previous year | -90.5% |
| 1987 | 39.85 % change on previous year | -932.6% |
| 1988 | -0.7699 % change on previous year | -101.9% |
| 1989 | -13.79 % change on previous year | +1690.9% |
| 1990 | 6.4 % change on previous year | -146.4% |
| 1991 | 107.16 % change on previous year | +1575.5% |
| 1992 | 12.02 % change on previous year | -88.8% |
| 1993 | 8.51 % change on previous year | -29.2% |
| 1994 | -22.8 % change on previous year | -367.9% |
| 1995 | 7.27 % change on previous year | -131.9% |
| 1996 | 6.71 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 1997 | -6.67 % change on previous year | -199.5% |
| 1998 | -7.27 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 1999 | 0.3318 % change on previous year | -104.6% |
| 2000 | 4.36 % change on previous year | +1214.5% |
| 2001 | -11.11 % change on previous year | -354.7% |
| 2002 | -26.57 % change on previous year | +139.2% |
| 2003 | -25.69 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2004 | 75.09 % change on previous year | -392.3% |
| 2005 | 13.53 % change on previous year | -82.0% |
| 2006 | 4.3 % change on previous year | -68.2% |
| 2007 | 14.65 % change on previous year | +241.1% |
| 2008 | 50.63 % change on previous year | +245.5% |
| 2009 | -8.82 % change on previous year | -117.4% |
| 2010 | 12.4 % change on previous year | -240.7% |
| 2011 | -16.83 % change on previous year | -235.7% |
| 2012 | -4.82 % change on previous year | -71.3% |
| 2013 | 3.01 % change on previous year | -162.4% |
| 2014 | -14.85 % change on previous year | -593.3% |
| 2015 | 5.62 % change on previous year | -137.9% |
| 2016 | 9.27 % change on previous year | +64.9% |
| 2017 | -5.59 % change on previous year | -160.3% |
| 2018 | -3.69 % change on previous year | -34.0% |
| 2019 | 31.11 % change on previous year | -943.1% |
| 2020 | 9 % change on previous year | -71.1% |
| 2021 | 20.62 % change on previous year | +129.1% |
| 2022 | -6.19 % change on previous year | -130.0% |
| 2023 | 24.27 % change on previous year | -491.8% |
| 2024 | 0.2453 % change on previous year | -99.0% |
| 2025 | 15.4 % change on previous year | +6178.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22.75 % change on previous year | 10.74 % change on previous year | 34.75 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | 0.53 % change on previous year | -50.33 % change on previous year | 39.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.17 % change on previous year | -22.8 % change on previous year | 107.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.04 % change on previous year | -26.57 % change on previous year | 75.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.56 % change on previous year | -16.83 % change on previous year | 31.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.56 % change on previous year | -6.19 % change on previous year | 24.27 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 37 Malaysia 15.62 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Republic of Moldova 15.6 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Poland 15.53 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Malta 15.36 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Congo 15.34 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Pakistan 15.25 % 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)
- 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$), per 0.1022 current US$ 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) 22.25 % change on previous year (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 us$) in Gambia?
- General government final consumption expenditure (current us$) in Gambia was 15.4 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 107.16 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -50.33 % change on previous year in 1985.
- How does Gambia rank for general government final consumption expenditure (current us$)?
- Gambia ranks 40th out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 173.9%. 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 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (current US$). 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 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.