Gambia, The: Population, female
In , Gambia, The's Population, female was 1.39 million.
That's up 2.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18,600,712.16 . Gambia, The ranks #140 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #37 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.39M
- Trough
- 841,509.00
- 1-year change
- +2.3%
- 5-year change
- +12.3%
- +2.3% / yr
- 10-year change
- +27.2%
- +2.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, female |
|---|---|
| 1.386M | |
| 1.355M | |
| 1.324M | |
| 1.294M | |
| 1.264M | |
| 1.234M | |
| 1.206M | |
| 1.177M | |
| 1.148M | |
| 1.119M |
About Population, female
Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Gambia, The's Population, female in 2024?
- In 2024, Gambia, The's Population, female was 1.39 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Gambia, The's Population, female rising or falling?
- Gambia, The's Population, female rose 2.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Gambia, The rank globally on Population, female?
- In 2024, Gambia, The ranked #140 out of 217 countries reporting Population, female.
- How does Gambia, The's Population, female compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, female in 2024 was 18.60 million, so Gambia, The is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #37 of 48.
- What is Population, female and how is it measured?
- Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN), CC BY 4.0.