Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate in Gambia
Gambia: Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate was 0.0501 % change on previous year in 2050. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2050)
0.0501 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 47.5%
World rank
46th
of 217 countries
All-time high
4.1 % change on previous year
in 1957
All-time low
0.0501 % change on previous year
in 2050
Years of data
100
1951–2050
Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate in Gambia, 1951–2050
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2050, population - est. & proj. — rural population, annual growth rate in Gambia stood at 0.0501 % change on previous year. That is the lowest value across all 100 years on record.
That represents a change of down 47.5% on the previous year and down 90.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population - est. & proj. — rural population, annual growth rate in Gambia peaked at 4.1 % change on previous year in 1957 and was at its lowest, 0.0501 % change on previous year, in 2050.
Gambia ranks 46th of 217 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate in Gambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 0.2994 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 1.29 % change on previous year | +329.4% |
| 1953 | 2.23 % change on previous year | +73.2% |
| 1954 | 3.04 % change on previous year | +36.4% |
| 1955 | 3.65 % change on previous year | +20.2% |
| 1956 | 4.02 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 1957 | 4.1 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1958 | 3.91 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 1959 | 3.46 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 1960 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 1961 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -23.9% |
| 1962 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -27.6% |
| 1963 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -31.7% |
| 1964 | 0.4604 % change on previous year | -56.9% |
| 1965 | 0.5919 % change on previous year | +28.6% |
| 1966 | 0.7525 % change on previous year | +27.1% |
| 1967 | 0.8581 % change on previous year | +14.0% |
| 1968 | 0.9887 % change on previous year | +15.2% |
| 1969 | 1.13 % change on previous year | +14.5% |
| 1970 | 1.27 % change on previous year | +12.1% |
| 1971 | 1.44 % change on previous year | +13.2% |
| 1972 | 1.58 % change on previous year | +9.9% |
| 1973 | 1.74 % change on previous year | +10.3% |
| 1974 | 2.21 % change on previous year | +27.0% |
| 1975 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 1976 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 1977 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 1978 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1979 | 1.91 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 1980 | 2.1 % change on previous year | +10.1% |
| 1981 | 2.26 % change on previous year | +7.8% |
| 1982 | 2.39 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 1983 | 2.53 % change on previous year | +5.9% |
| 1984 | 2.63 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 1985 | 2.87 % change on previous year | +8.9% |
| 1986 | 3.1 % change on previous year | +8.2% |
| 1987 | 3.23 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 1988 | 3.13 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1989 | 2.76 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 1990 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 1991 | 1.72 % change on previous year | -23.4% |
| 1992 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 1993 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -16.6% |
| 1994 | 1.26 % change on previous year | +17.3% |
| 1995 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1996 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1997 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 1998 | 1.21 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1.24 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 1.28 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 1.34 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 1.39 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 1.48 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 2004 | 1.74 % change on previous year | +18.0% |
| 2005 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 1.67 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2022 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2023 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2024 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2025 | 0.9863 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2026 | 0.9511 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2027 | 0.9168 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2028 | 0.8837 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2029 | 0.8516 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2030 | 0.8206 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2031 | 0.7913 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2032 | 0.7623 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2033 | 0.7348 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2034 | 0.7079 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2035 | 0.6829 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2036 | 0.6599 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2037 | 0.6384 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2038 | 0.6197 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2039 | 0.6055 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2040 | 0.5489 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 2041 | 0.4984 % change on previous year | -9.2% |
| 2042 | 0.4468 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
| 2043 | 0.3948 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 2044 | 0.3445 % change on previous year | -12.8% |
| 2045 | 0.2927 % change on previous year | -15.0% |
| 2046 | 0.2434 % change on previous year | -16.9% |
| 2047 | 0.1925 % change on previous year | -20.9% |
| 2048 | 0.1448 % change on previous year | -24.8% |
| 2049 | 0.0954 % change on previous year | -34.1% |
| 2050 | 0.0501 % change on previous year | -47.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.89 % change on previous year | 0.2994 % change on previous year | 4.1 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 1.24 % change on previous year | 0.4604 % change on previous year | 2.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.77 % change on previous year | 1.27 % change on previous year | 2.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.7 % change on previous year | 2.1 % change on previous year | 3.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.38 % change on previous year | 1.08 % change on previous year | 2.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.54 % change on previous year | 1.28 % change on previous year | 1.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.39 % change on previous year | 1.21 % change on previous year | 1.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.01 % change on previous year | 0.8516 % change on previous year | 1.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 0.7023 % change on previous year | 0.6055 % change on previous year | 0.8206 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2040s | 0.3202 % change on previous year | 0.0954 % change on previous year | 0.5489 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2050s | 0.0501 % change on previous year | 0.0501 % change on previous year | 0.0501 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 43 Zimbabwe 0.0937 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Mauritania 0.0646 % change on previous year compare
- 45 Sao Tome and Principe 0.0643 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Samoa 0.0409 % change on previous year compare
- 48 Central African Republic 0.0392 % change on previous year compare
- 49 Eritrea 0.0037 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Gambia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0232 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0132 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0328 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.22 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 3,523 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,039 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,898 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,805 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,703 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, per unit 0 1000 No per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population - est. & proj. — rural population, annual growth rate in Gambia?
- Population - est. & proj. — rural population, annual growth rate in Gambia was 0.0501 % change on previous year in 2050, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population - est. & proj. — rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.1 % change on previous year in 1957.
- What is the lowest population - est. & proj. — rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0501 % change on previous year in 2050.
- How does Gambia rank for population - est. & proj. — rural population, annual growth rate?
- Gambia ranks 46th out of 217 countries with data for 2050.
- Is population - est. & proj. — rural population, annual growth rate rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.