Gross domestic savings (current LCU) in Gambia
Gambia: Gross domestic savings (current LCU) was 6.84 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
6.84 billion current LCU
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
139th
of 188 countries
All-time high
8.09 billion current LCU
in 2016
All-time low
-3.54 billion current LCU
in 2023
Years of data
60
1966–2025
Gross domestic savings in Gambia, 1966–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross domestic savings in Gambia stood at 6.84 billion current LCU.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and up 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic savings in Gambia peaked at 8.09 billion current LCU in 2016 and was at its lowest, -3.54 billion current LCU, in 2023.
That places Gambia 139th out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic savings (current LCU) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 609,000 current LCU | — |
| 1967 | 2.16 million current LCU | +254.5% |
| 1968 | -353,800 current LCU | -116.4% |
| 1969 | -618,900 current LCU | +74.9% |
| 1970 | 4.11 million current LCU | -764.1% |
| 1971 | 892,000 current LCU | -78.3% |
| 1972 | 288,900 current LCU | -67.6% |
| 1973 | 1.08 million current LCU | +272.8% |
| 1974 | 1.99 million current LCU | +84.8% |
| 1975 | 20.07 million current LCU | +908.3% |
| 1976 | 16.11 million current LCU | -19.7% |
| 1977 | 7.91 million current LCU | -50.9% |
| 1978 | -11.02 million current LCU | -239.3% |
| 1979 | 3.11 million current LCU | -128.2% |
| 1980 | 24.20 million current LCU | +679.3% |
| 1981 | 11.05 million current LCU | -54.3% |
| 1982 | 35.40 million current LCU | +220.4% |
| 1983 | 38.80 million current LCU | +9.6% |
| 1984 | 29.55 million current LCU | -23.8% |
| 1985 | 44.25 million current LCU | +49.7% |
| 1986 | 91.60 million current LCU | +107.0% |
| 1987 | 113.27 million current LCU | +23.7% |
| 1988 | 147.92 million current LCU | +30.6% |
| 1989 | 218.65 million current LCU | +47.8% |
| 1990 | 266.40 million current LCU | +21.8% |
| 1991 | 270.70 million current LCU | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 392.78 million current LCU | +45.1% |
| 1993 | -248.81 million current LCU | -163.3% |
| 1994 | -390.15 million current LCU | +56.8% |
| 1995 | 361.72 million current LCU | -192.7% |
| 1996 | -405.05 million current LCU | -212.0% |
| 1997 | 494.41 million current LCU | -222.1% |
| 1998 | 142.14 million current LCU | -71.3% |
| 1999 | 222.85 million current LCU | +56.8% |
| 2000 | -110.48 million current LCU | -149.6% |
| 2001 | 801.07 million current LCU | -825.1% |
| 2002 | 179.57 million current LCU | -77.6% |
| 2003 | 543.80 million current LCU | +202.8% |
| 2004 | 384.96 million current LCU | -29.2% |
| 2005 | -361.00 million current LCU | -193.8% |
| 2006 | 1.72 billion current LCU | -576.6% |
| 2007 | 1.53 billion current LCU | -11.2% |
| 2008 | -1.00 billion current LCU | -165.7% |
| 2009 | 1.12 million current LCU | -100.1% |
| 2010 | -1.49 billion current LCU | -133102.2% |
| 2011 | 2.01 billion current LCU | -234.6% |
| 2012 | 5.84 billion current LCU | +191.0% |
| 2013 | 2.56 billion current LCU | -56.1% |
| 2014 | 1.92 billion current LCU | -25.1% |
| 2015 | 5.87 billion current LCU | +205.7% |
| 2016 | 8.09 billion current LCU | +38.0% |
| 2017 | 4.29 billion current LCU | -47.1% |
| 2018 | 3.76 billion current LCU | -12.2% |
| 2019 | 4.86 billion current LCU | +29.1% |
| 2020 | 3.05 billion current LCU | -37.2% |
| 2021 | -680.53 million current LCU | -122.3% |
| 2022 | 105.52 million current LCU | -115.5% |
| 2023 | -3.54 billion current LCU | -3458.6% |
| 2024 | 6.86 billion current LCU | -293.5% |
| 2025 | 6.84 billion current LCU | -0.2% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 6.84 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 186.32 billion current LCU, 4% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 6.84 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 714.47 billion current LCU, 1% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross domestic savings (current LCU) in Gambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | -133102.2% | 1.12 million current LCU | -1.49 billion current LCU |
| 2023 | -3458.6% | 105.52 million current LCU | -3.54 billion current LCU |
| 1975 | +908.3% | 1.99 million current LCU | 20.07 million current LCU |
| 2001 | +825.1% | -110.48 million current LCU | 801.07 million current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 448,825 current LCU | -618,900 current LCU | 2.16 million current LCU | 4 |
| 1970s | 4.45 million current LCU | -11.02 million current LCU | 20.07 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 75.47 million current LCU | 11.05 million current LCU | 218.65 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 110.70 million current LCU | -405.05 million current LCU | 494.41 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 368.34 million current LCU | -1.00 billion current LCU | 1.72 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.77 billion current LCU | -1.49 billion current LCU | 8.09 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.10 billion current LCU | -3.54 billion current LCU | 6.86 billion current LCU | 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)
- 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 savings in Gambia?
- Gross domestic savings in Gambia was 6.84 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross domestic savings recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 8.09 billion current LCU in 2016.
- What is the lowest gross domestic savings recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.54 billion current LCU in 2023.
- How does Gambia rank for gross domestic savings?
- Gambia ranks 139th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross domestic savings rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross domestic savings (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross domestic savings are calculated as GDP less final consumption expenditure (total consumption). This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.