Gambia, The 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$1.67 billion
↑ 11.01% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$696.22
↑ 8.36% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
7.23%
↑ 2.41pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
6.52%
↓ 1.51pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $1.50 billion | $1.67 billion | +11.01% |
| GDP per Capita | $642.52 | $696.22 | +8.36% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 4.82% | 7.23% | +2.41pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 8.03% | 6.52% | -1.51pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 5.16% | 4.13% | -1.03pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $1.67 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $696.22
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 7.23%
- Gross National Income
- $1.64 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 6.52%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 6.95%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 4.13%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 19.68%
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)
- -8.08%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Gambia, The's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $1.67 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Gambia, The for 2018 is $696.22. 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 2018 is 6.52%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Gambia, The's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 7.23%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Gambia, The for 2018 is 4.13%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.