Gambia, The Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Gambia, The's urban population was 64.84% in 2025, ranked 107th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Gambia, The's urban population stood at 64.84% in 2025, a rise of +0.54% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 64.84% by 2025. Gambia, The ranked 107th globally.
Gambia’s urban population share has risen dramatically from 9.07 percent in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 64.84 percent in 2025, placing the country 107th globally. The trough occurred in 1963 at 8.82 percent, after which a steady acceleration coincided with post‑independence economic restructuring and expanding service sectors. Over the 66‑year coverage period, urbanisation has outpaced many peers; for example, Ireland recorded 64.56 percent and Montenegro 65.62 percent in the same year, while Tuvalu lagged at 65.42 percent. The rapid increase reflects both rural‑to‑urban migration and natural population growth concentrated in Banjul and the surrounding conurbations. Continued investment in urban infrastructure and diversification of the labour market will be crucial to sustain this trajectory, but a slowdown could emerge if rural development policies successfully curb migration pressures.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 65.89% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 65.36% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 64.84% | - | - |
| 2025 | 64.84% | +0.54% | #107 |
| 2024 | 64.30% | +0.50% | #109 |
| 2023 | 63.80% | +0.52% | #109 |
| 2022 | 63.29% | +0.53% | #107 |
| 2021 | 62.76% | +0.55% | #106 |
| 2020 | 62.21% | +0.56% | #106 |
| 2019 | 61.64% | +0.58% | #103 |
| 2018 | 61.06% | +0.59% | #102 |
| 2017 | 60.47% | +0.61% | #102 |
| 2016 | 59.87% | +0.62% | #101 |
| 2015 | 59.25% | +0.63% | #101 |
| 2014 | 58.61% | +0.64% | #99 |
| 2013 | 57.97% | +0.65% | #99 |
| 2012 | 57.32% | +0.65% | #99 |
| 2011 | 56.67% | +0.66% | #99 |
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 urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Gambia, The's urban population was 64.84% in 2025. Ranked 107th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from the previous year.
Gambia, The's urban population peaked at 64.84% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Gambia, The was 8.82% in 1963.
Gambia, The ranks 107th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Gambia, The's urban population is projected to reach 64.84% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Gambia, The in 2025 was 64.84%. This ranks 107th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_gambia-the_urban-population,
title = {Gambia, The Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gambia-the/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}