Gambia, The 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$1.50 billion
↑ 1.37% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$642.52
↓ 1.16% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
4.82%
↑ 2.88pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
8.03%
↑ 0.81pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $1.48 billion | $1.50 billion | +1.37% |
| GDP per Capita | $650.06 | $642.52 | -1.16% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 1.94% | 4.82% | +2.88pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 7.23% | 8.03% | +0.81pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 6.29% | 5.16% | -1.13pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $1.50 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $642.52
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 4.82%
- Gross National Income
- $1.48 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 8.03%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 3.92%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 5.16%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 24.13%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -6.33%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Gambia, The's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $1.50 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Gambia, The for 2017 is $642.52. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Gambia, The for 2017 is 8.03%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Gambia, The's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 4.82%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Gambia, The for 2017 is 5.16%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.