Share of World GDP: Gambia, The

Analysis# Gambia, The Share of World GDP Gambia represents 0.005% of world GDP in 2026, maintaining a modest economic footprint on the global stage. The country peaked at 0.006% in 1983, then declined to a low of 0.004% in 1981, representing a negligible net change of 0.0% since 1980. This stability masks significant relative fluctuations within a narrow bandwidth typical of small island and coastal economies with limited diversification. The most notable development occurred in 2020, when Gambia's share edged upward from 0.004% to 0.005%, where it has remained stable through 2026. This modest recovery suggests stabilization after decades of stagnation, though projections indicate the country will continue occupying less than 0.01% of global economic output. Gambia's persistent micro-share reflects structural constraints in economic scale rather than recent economic deterioration.