Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Gambia
Gambia: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) was 1.96 billion constant LCU in 2012. ▼ Falling
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Gambia, 2004–2012
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 1.96 billion constant LCU for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in 2012.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 48.1% on the previous year and down 16.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Gambia peaked at 2.36 billion constant LCU in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1.23 billion constant LCU, in 2010.
That places Gambia 74th out of 125 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2.36 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2005 | 1.73 billion constant LCU | -26.6% |
| 2006 | 1.79 billion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 1.46 billion constant LCU | -18.2% |
| 2008 | 1.30 billion constant LCU | -11.0% |
| 2009 | 1.45 billion constant LCU | +11.3% |
| 2010 | 1.23 billion constant LCU | -14.8% |
| 2011 | 1.33 billion constant LCU | +7.3% |
| 2012 | 1.96 billion constant LCU | +48.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.68 billion constant LCU | 1.30 billion constant LCU | 2.36 billion constant LCU | 6 |
| 2010s | 1.51 billion constant LCU | 1.23 billion constant LCU | 1.96 billion constant LCU | 3 |
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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)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 6 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.173 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 158.95 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual 6 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 5.79 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 5,318 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 0.7864 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.5307 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Gambia?
- Net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Gambia was 1.96 billion constant LCU in 2012, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.36 billion constant LCU in 2004.
- What is the lowest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.23 billion constant LCU in 2010.
- How does Gambia rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad)?
- Gambia ranks 74th out of 125 countries with data for 2012.
- Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net secondary income (from abroad) comprises transfers of income between residents of the reporting country and the rest of the world that carry no provisions for repayment. Net secondary income is equal to the unrequited transfers of income from nonresidents to residents minus the unrequited transfers from residents to nonresidents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.