GDP per Capita (PPP): Gambia, The

Analysis# Gambia, The GDP per Capita (PPP) Gambia's GDP per capita (PPP) reached 3,822.215 international dollars in 2026, marking its all-time peak. Since 1980, the country has increased this measure by 253 percent, climbing from a low of 1,009.933 international dollars in 1981. The current figure represents substantial economic progress over four decades, though per capita income remains modest compared to global standards. The most striking pattern emerges after 2017, when growth accelerated sharply. Between 2017 and 2026, GDP per capita (PPP) nearly doubled from 2,157 to 3,822 international dollars. This decade-long upward trajectory suggests sustained economic expansion, with annual gains consistently exceeding 5 percent since 2021. Projections indicate the growth momentum continues into the medium term.