Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU) in Gambia
Gambia: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU) was 172.59 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Gambia, 2004–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 172.59 billion current LCU for gross value added at basic prices (gva) in 2025. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of up 14.5% on the previous year and up 222.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Gambia peaked at 172.59 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 27.16 billion current LCU, in 2004.
That places Gambia 133rd out of 207 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 value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 27.16 billion current LCU | — |
| 2005 | 27.70 billion current LCU | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 27.61 billion current LCU | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 29.54 billion current LCU | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 32.55 billion current LCU | +10.2% |
| 2009 | 35.95 billion current LCU | +10.4% |
| 2010 | 40.73 billion current LCU | +13.3% |
| 2011 | 38.88 billion current LCU | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 42.58 billion current LCU | +9.5% |
| 2013 | 46.12 billion current LCU | +8.3% |
| 2014 | 47.26 billion current LCU | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 53.45 billion current LCU | +13.1% |
| 2016 | 58.98 billion current LCU | +10.3% |
| 2017 | 64.76 billion current LCU | +9.8% |
| 2018 | 74.08 billion current LCU | +14.4% |
| 2019 | 83.59 billion current LCU | +12.8% |
| 2020 | 85.91 billion current LCU | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 97.95 billion current LCU | +14.0% |
| 2022 | 113.92 billion current LCU | +16.3% |
| 2023 | 136.35 billion current LCU | +19.7% |
| 2024 | 150.75 billion current LCU | +10.6% |
| 2025 | 172.59 billion current LCU | +14.5% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 172.59 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 12.27 trillion current LCU, 1% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 172.59 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 7.39 trillion current LCU, 2% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30.09 billion current LCU | 27.16 billion current LCU | 35.95 billion current LCU | 6 |
| 2010s | 55.04 billion current LCU | 38.88 billion current LCU | 83.59 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 126.25 billion current LCU | 85.91 billion current LCU | 172.59 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More economy & growth data for Gambia
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 7.72 % change on previous year (2023)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Gambia?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Gambia was 172.59 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 172.59 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.16 billion current LCU in 2004.
- How does Gambia rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva)?
- Gambia ranks 133rd out of 207 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 222.9%. 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 value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross value added at basic prices reflects the price of products receivable by the producer exclusive of taxes payable on products and inclusive of subsidies receivable on products, less intermediate consumption valued at purchasers' prices. 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.