Gambia Population 2026

Gambia Age & Longevity

• As of 2026, Gambia has a median age of 19.8 years, compared to the global average of 31 years. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
• Life expectancy in Gambia at birth is 66.1 years (64.3
  for males, 67.8 for females), lower than the world average of 73.8 years.

Gambia Ethnicity

As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Gambia is Mandinka/Jahanka (33.3%) , followed by Fulani/Tukulur/Lorobo (18.2%) .

Gambia Religion

As of 2026, Muslim is the largest religion in Gambia,
comprising 96.4% of the population.