Total Investment: Gambia, The

Analysis# Gambia, The Total Investment Gambia's total investment reached 26.175% of GDP in 2026, matching its all-time peak and representing a dramatic 83.3% increase since 2004. The country has recovered substantially from its 2008 low of 10.454% of GDP, demonstrating a sustained commitment to capital formation over the past two decades. This upward trajectory reflects growing economic development and infrastructure expansion across the West African nation. A significant inflection point occurred around 2017, when investment stood at 20.627% of GDP before declining to a recent low of 15.661% in 2018. Since then, Gambia has entered a robust recovery phase, with investment climbing consistently from 2019 onward. The projection for 2026 at 26.175% suggests the country's investment levels are expected to remain at historically elevated levels, indicating continued confidence in future economic growth and capital deployment.