MigrantoImmigrants in the Gambia
229.3K foreigners live in the Gambia — 8% of the country's population
Immigrants in the Gambia by country
The 3 largest groups make up 92% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Senegal | 145276 |
| Guinea | 49508 |
| Guinea-Bissau | 15119 |
| Mali | 11344 |
| Mauritania | 3992 |
| Sierra Leone | 2856 |
| Liberia | 1185 |
By region of origin
100% of immigrants come from Africa
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Key facts
Immigrants in the Gambia in numbers
Senegalese are the largest group by a wide margin
63% of all immigrants were born in Senegal, while the next group accounts for just 22%.
1 in 12 residents of the Gambia was born abroad
229.3K of 2.8M residents were born abroad — 8.3% of the population.
Immigrant population in the Gambia over time
Foreigners living in the Gambia, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 114683 |
| 1995 | 146646 |
| 2000 | 177198 |
| 2005 | 176680 |
| 2010 | 180447 |
| 2015 | 186955 |
| 2020 | 209397 |
| 2024 | 229280 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in the Gambia, by year
| Year | Senegalese | Guineans | Bissau-Guineans | Malians | Mauritanians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 72943 | 24859 | 7591 | 5697 | 2005 |
| 1995 | 89990 | 30668 | 9365 | 7028 | 2474 |
| 2000 | 112746 | 38423 | 11733 | 8805 | 3100 |
| 2005 | 109499 | 37318 | 11396 | 8552 | 3011 |
| 2010 | 114379 | 38981 | 11904 | 8933 | 3146 |
| 2015 | 118452 | 40369 | 12328 | 9251 | 3257 |
| 2020 | 132678 | 45215 | 13808 | 10360 | 3646 |
| 2024 | 145276 | 49508 | 15119 | 11344 | 3992 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in the Gambia
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in the Gambia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in the Gambia?
Around 229.3K immigrants live in the Gambia — the world's #106 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of the Gambia are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 8% of the population of the Gambia — that's 229.3K out of a total population of 2.8M.
Where do most immigrants in the Gambia come from?
Most immigrants in the Gambia come from Senegal, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau — these three countries account for about 92% of all immigrants.
How many Senegalese live in the Gambia?
Around 145.3K Senegalese live in the Gambia — about 63% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in the Gambia growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in the Gambia has grown from 187K to 229.3K, about 23%.
Where does the data on immigrants in the Gambia come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in the Gambia. Their children born in the Gambia are not included.
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