MigrantoImmigrants in the Gambia
229.3K foreign-born residents — the #106 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 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
Africa is the leading region of origin at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in the Gambia.
Senegal is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Senegal accounts for 63% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 22%.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 12 residents of the Gambia is foreign-born — 229.3K out of 2.8M, representing 8.3% of the population.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 114683 |
| 1995 | 146646 |
| 2000 | 177198 |
| 2005 | 176680 |
| 2010 | 180447 |
| 2015 | 186955 |
| 2020 | 209397 |
| 2024 | 229280 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Senegal | Guinea | Guinea-Bissau | Mali | Mauritania |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Gambia as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in the Gambia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in the Gambia?
Around 229.3K foreign-born residents live in the Gambia, making it the #106-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to the Gambia changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in the Gambia has grown from 187K to 229.3K people, a growth of about 23%.
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