Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per capita in Gambia
Gambia: Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per capita was 11,625 constant LCU per person in 2025. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per capita in Gambia, 2004–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per capita in Gambia is 11,625 constant LCU per person, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and up 72.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per capita in Gambia peaked at 11,625 constant LCU per person in 2025 and was at its lowest, 5,565 constant LCU per person, in 2008.
That places Gambia 128th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per capita in Gambia, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6,726 constant LCU per person | — |
| 2005 | 6,608 constant LCU per person | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 6,531 constant LCU per person | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 5,998 constant LCU per person | -8.2% |
| 2008 | 5,565 constant LCU per person | -7.2% |
| 2009 | 6,127 constant LCU per person | +10.1% |
| 2010 | 6,231 constant LCU per person | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 6,789 constant LCU per person | +9.0% |
| 2012 | 6,962 constant LCU per person | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 6,226 constant LCU per person | -10.6% |
| 2014 | 7,473 constant LCU per person | +20.0% |
| 2015 | 6,727 constant LCU per person | -10.0% |
| 2016 | 6,479 constant LCU per person | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 9,012 constant LCU per person | +39.1% |
| 2018 | 10,475 constant LCU per person | +16.2% |
| 2019 | 10,206 constant LCU per person | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 11,185 constant LCU per person | +9.6% |
| 2021 | 9,258 constant LCU per person | -17.2% |
| 2022 | 8,889 constant LCU per person | -4.0% |
| 2023 | 9,950 constant LCU per person | +11.9% |
| 2024 | 11,396 constant LCU per person | +14.5% |
| 2025 | 11,625 constant LCU per person | +2.0% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 11,625 constant LCU per person is below the median for low income countries, which is 59,438 constant LCU per person, 20% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 11,625 constant LCU per person is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 86,953 constant LCU per person, 13% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6,259 constant LCU per person | 5,565 constant LCU per person | 6,726 constant LCU per person | 6 |
| 2010s | 7,658 constant LCU per person | 6,226 constant LCU per person | 10,475 constant LCU per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,384 constant LCU per person | 8,889 constant LCU per person | 11,625 constant LCU per person | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 125 France 12,224 constant LCU per person compare
- 126 Sao Tome and Principe 12,219 constant LCU per person compare
- 127 Latvia 12,084 constant LCU per person compare
- 129 United Kingdom 11,262 constant LCU per person compare
- 130 Solomon Islands 10,844 constant LCU per person compare
- 131 Georgia 10,803 constant LCU per person 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -665,150 BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0003 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -0.241 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 232.36 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 13.05 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0966 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 84.19 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.98 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per capita in Gambia?
- Imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per capita in Gambia was 11,625 constant LCU per person in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per capita recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 11,625 constant LCU per person in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per capita recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,565 constant LCU per person in 2008.
- How does Gambia rank for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per capita?
- Gambia ranks 128th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per capita rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.