Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP (Bolt) in Gambia
Gambia: Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP (Bolt) was 2.11 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
2.11 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 4.2%
World rank
39th
of 163 countries
All-time high
16.91 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP
in 1969
All-time low
1.73 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP
in 2008
Years of data
57
1966–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Gambia, 1966–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2022, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Gambia stood at 2.11 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.2% on the previous year and down 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Gambia peaked at 16.91 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 1969 and was at its lowest, 1.73 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP, in 2008.
That places Gambia 39th out of 163 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP (Bolt) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 14.89 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1967 | 14.59 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 1968 | 16.75 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +14.9% |
| 1969 | 16.91 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.0% |
| 1970 | 13.19 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -22.0% |
| 1971 | 12.37 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.2% |
| 1972 | 11.66 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 1973 | 10.02 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.0% |
| 1974 | 8.34 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -16.8% |
| 1975 | 7.36 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -11.8% |
| 1976 | 7.45 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 1977 | 6.15 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -17.5% |
| 1978 | 5.18 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -15.7% |
| 1979 | 4.16 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -19.7% |
| 1980 | 3.58 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -13.9% |
| 1981 | 4.67 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +30.2% |
| 1982 | 5.06 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +8.4% |
| 1983 | 4.94 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 1984 | 6.11 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +23.7% |
| 1985 | 4.97 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -18.7% |
| 1986 | 6.17 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +24.1% |
| 1987 | 5.35 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -13.3% |
| 1988 | 4.65 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -13.0% |
| 1989 | 4.52 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1990 | 4.2 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 1991 | 2 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -52.5% |
| 1992 | 2.01 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 1.98 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1994 | 2.02 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.1% |
| 1995 | 1.95 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1996 | 1.89 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 1997 | 2.02 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +6.7% |
| 1998 | 2.02 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.0% |
| 1999 | 2.24 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +11.1% |
| 2000 | 2.5 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +11.2% |
| 2001 | 3.03 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +21.3% |
| 2002 | 3.65 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +20.4% |
| 2003 | 4.46 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +22.3% |
| 2004 | 2.49 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -44.3% |
| 2005 | 2.32 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 2006 | 2.31 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 1.98 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.0% |
| 2008 | 1.73 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.7% |
| 2009 | 2 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +15.5% |
| 2010 | 2.02 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 2.13 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 2.24 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 2.42 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +7.8% |
| 2014 | 2.73 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +12.9% |
| 2015 | 2.55 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 2.4 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 2017 | 2.46 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 2.36 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 2019 | 2.31 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 2.33 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 2.2 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 2022 | 2.11 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 2.11 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.04 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP, 1.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 2.11 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.75 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP, 1.2× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15.79 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 14.59 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 16.91 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 4 |
| 1970s | 8.59 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.16 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 13.19 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 5 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 3.58 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 6.17 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.23 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.89 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.2 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.65 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.73 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.46 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.36 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.02 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.73 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.21 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.11 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.33 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 3 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 36 Colombia 2.15 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 37 Malawi 2.13 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 38 Libya 2.11 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 40 Nicaragua 2.1 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 41 Mauritius 2.09 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 42 Rwanda 2.07 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 50.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0378 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 34.71 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 43.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0276 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 25.35 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0279 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Gambia?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Gambia was 2.11 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 16.91 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 1969.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.73 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 2008.
- How does Gambia rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp?
- Gambia ranks 39th out of 163 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.8%. 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 Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Gross domestic product (GDP) Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.