Gambia, The Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Gambia, The's birth rate was 29.7 in 2025, ranked 29th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Gambia, The's birth rate stood at 29.7 in 2025, a decline of +0.8 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 29.7 by 2025. Gambia, The ranked 29th globally.
The Gambia’s birth rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year series, slipping from an all‑time peak of 50.43 in 1960 to a trough of 29.67 in 2025, placing the country at rank 29 globally. This decline represents a reduction of more than 20 births per 1,000 population and mirrors a broader demographic transition in West Africa, where neighboring Liberia records 30.14 and Sierra Leone 29.45 in the same year. The sustained drop reflects improvements in female education, expanded access to contraceptives, and urbanisation, while the economy’s modest growth has not yet generated a fertility rebound. Despite the pronounced downward trajectory, the 2025 figure remains relatively high compared with many middle‑income nations, suggesting that further declines will depend on continued health‑sector investments and socioeconomic development. If current policies persist, the birth rate is likely to keep edging lower, potentially reaching the low‑20s by the early 2030s.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 29.3 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 29.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 29.7 | −0.8 | #29 |
| 2023 | 30.4 | −0.3 | #188 |
| 2022 | 30.8 | −0.4 | #187 |
| 2021 | 31.2 | −0.4 | #188 |
| 2020 | 31.5 | −0.4 | #188 |
| 2019 | 31.9 | −0.4 | #188 |
| 2018 | 32.3 | −1.1 | #186 |
| 2017 | 33.5 | −1.1 | #190 |
| 2016 | 34.6 | −1.2 | #193 |
| 2015 | 35.7 | −1.2 | #195 |
| 2014 | 36.9 | −1.2 | #195 |
| 2013 | 38.1 | −0.7 | #196 |
| 2012 | 38.8 | +0.0 | #199 |
| 2011 | 38.8 | −0.1 | #195 |
| 2010 | 38.9 | −0.1 | #193 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Gambia, The matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Gambia, The's birth rate was 29.7 in 2025. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from the previous year.
Gambia, The's birth rate peaked at 50.4 in 1960.
The lowest birth rate in Gambia, The was 29.7 in 2025.
Gambia, The ranks 29th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Gambia, The's birth rate is projected to reach 29.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Gambia, The in 2025 was 29.7. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Gambia, The Birth Rate},
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publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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