[The Point] Honorable Fatou S. Kinteh, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare attended the OIC High Level Ministerial Donors' Conference in Jedda, Saudi Arabia, to support the displaced and refugees in the Sahel and Lake Chad Region. The event was held on 26 October 2024.

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IP Addresses in Gambia increased to 4061 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 3717 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Gambia averaged 2294.44 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 4061 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 1065 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for GambiaIP Addresses.

Temperature in Gambia decreased to 26.95 celsius in August from 28.92 celsius in July of 2013. Temperature in Gambia averaged 27.54 celsius from 1849 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 31.66 celsius in May of 2005 and a record low of 21.63 celsius in January of 1889. This page includes a chart with historical data for Gambia Temperature.

Military Expenditure in Gambia decreased to 11.30 USD Million in 2018 from 14.90 USD Million in 2015. Military Expenditure in Gambia averaged 4.45 USD Million from 1983 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 16.40 USD Million in 2014 and a record low of 0.70 USD Million in 1983.

GDP From Manufacturing in Gambia increased to 2526253675 GMD Thousand in 2018 from 2519157817 GMD Thousand in 2017. GDP From Manufacturing in Gambia averaged 1661687601.67 GMD Thousand from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2941519749 GMD Thousand in 2015 and a record low of 795430 GMD Thousand in 1995. This page provides - Gambia Gdp From Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gambia is ranked 155 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Gambia deteriorated to 155 in 2019 from 149 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Gambia averaged 146.83 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 155 in 2019 and a record low of 135 in 2008. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Gambia.

Gambia recorded a capital and financial account surplus of 2.58 USD Million in the first quarter of 2019. Capital Flows in Gambia averaged 17.80 USD Million from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 63.30 USD Million in the second quarter of 2017 and a record low of -103.94 USD Million in the third quarter of 2017. This page provides - Gambia Capital Flows- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Constant Prices in Gambia increased to 57777815975 GMD Thousand in 2018 from 54227525507 GMD Thousand in 2017. GDP Constant Prices in Gambia averaged 29616336491.58 GMD Thousand from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 57777815975 GMD Thousand in 2018 and a record low of 11741275 GMD Thousand in 1995. This page provides - Gambia Gdp Constant Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Construction in Gambia increased to 5469794833 GMD Thousand in 2018 from 5372347563 GMD Thousand in 2017. GDP From Construction in Gambia averaged 1681296140.63 GMD Thousand from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5469794833 GMD Thousand in 2018 and a record low of 723080 GMD Thousand in 1995. This page provides - Gambia Gdp From Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gambia recorded a Current Account deficit of 19 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Current Account to GDP in Gambia averaged -7.25 percent from 1978 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 12.10 percent in 1988 and a record low of -37.57 percent in 1980. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Gambia Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Gambia stands at 31 percent. In the Gambia, the corporate income tax rate is paid by companies or partnerships on their turnover or profit. Corporate income tax rate is currently the higher of 31 percent of the taxable profit and 1.5 percent of turnover for the year. However, if for any reason the company accounts are not audited, the corporate tax on turnover should be 2.5 percent and not 1.5 percent. This page provides - Gambia Corporate Tax Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Gambia remained unchanged at 8.90 percent in 2019 from 8.90 percent in 2018. Unemployment Rate in Gambia averaged 9.79 percent from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10.60 percent in 1999 and a record low of 8.90 percent in 2017. In Gambia, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides the latest reported value for - Gambia Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gambia recorded a Current Account surplus of 4.07 USD Million in the first quarter of 2019. Current Account in Gambia averaged -20.78 USD Million from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 43 USD Million in the first quarter of 2010 and a record low of -89.11 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2005. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Gambia Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Gambia was last recorded at 12 percent. Interest Rate in Gambia averaged 18.64 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 34 percent in September of 2003 and a record low of 12 percent in July of 2012. In Gambia, interest rates decisions are taken by the Central Bank of Gambia’s Monetary Policy Committee in its Monetary Policy Meetings. The CBG’s official interest rate is the policy rate. This page provides the latest reported value for - Gambia Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Gambia expanded 5.40 percent in 2019 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Gambia averaged 3.77 percent from 1968 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 12.39 percent in 1975 and a record low of -8.10 percent in 2011. Gambia, the smallest country in continental Africa, is one of the poorest nations in the world. Over 60 percent of population live below poverty line and the country depends on regular foreign aid to balance its budget. The main sector of the economy is agriculture, 75 percent of population depend on crops and livestock. In recent years, Gambia’s economy has been steadily growing due to development of tourism, inflow of remittances and re-exports. And the government is trying to keep the pace of expansion by undertaking reforms focusing on the modernization of the agriculture. This page provides - Gambia GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Gambia increased 0.63 percent in December of 2019 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Gambia averaged 0.53 percent from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1.29 percent in April of 2019 and a record low of 0.14 percent in April of 2012. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides - Gambia Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Gambia increased 7.64 percent in December of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Gambia averaged 7.14 percent from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10 percent in January of 2017 and a record low of 4.57 percent in April of 2012. This page provides the latest reported value for - Gambia Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Gambia remained unchanged at 100.24 points in March from 100.24 points in February of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in Gambia averaged 172.88 points from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 216.06 points in December of 2019 and a record low of 100 points in January of 2020. This page provides - Gambia Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Gambia thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Gambia as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Gambia recorded 20 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Gambia reported 1 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Gambia Coronavirus Cases.

Gambia recorded 1 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Gambia reported 20 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Gambia Coronavirus Deaths.

Gambia recorded 9 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Gambia reported 1 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Gambia Coronavirus Recovered.

Gambia recorded a government budget deficit of 1415.66 Dalasi Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Budget Value in Gambia averaged -831.01 Dalasi Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 95.19 Dalasi Million in the first quarter of 2011 and a record low of -2929.01 Dalasi Million in the third quarter of 2017. This page provides - Gambia Government Budget Value- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Gambia increased to 101.89 points in March of 2020 from 101.12 points in February of 2020. Cpi Transportation in Gambia averaged 212.02 points from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 245.17 points in December of 2019 and a record low of 100 points in January of 2020. This page provides - Gambia Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Gambia increased to 2915896 GMD Thousands in March from 2899635 GMD Thousands in February of 2020. Imports in Gambia averaged 826699 GMD Thousands from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6688215 GMD Thousands in September of 2018 and a record low of 18264 GMD Thousands in March of 1996. Gambia main imports are foodstuffs, fuel and machinery. Gambia main trading partners are Ivory Coast (15 percent of total imports) and China (15 percent). Others include: United States, Germany, India and the United Kingdom. Since 2009, Gambia foreign trade records are adjusted for coverage. This page provides - Gambia Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gambia scored 37 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Gambia averaged 28.94 Points from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 37 Points in 2018 and a record low of 19 Points in 2008. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Gambia Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Money Supply M2 in Gambia decreased to 43029.30 GMD Million in February from 43145.80 GMD Million in January of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Gambia averaged 10373.56 GMD Million from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 43145.80 GMD Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 737.75 GMD Million in April of 1993. This page provides - Gambia Money Supply M2- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gambia is the 96 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Gambia averaged 113.29 from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 158 in 2008 and a record low of 77 in 2011. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Gambia Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP From Transport in Gambia increased to 2342948673 GMD Thousand in 2018 from 1957388169 GMD Thousand in 2017. GDP From Transport in Gambia averaged 1019495199.04 GMD Thousand from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2342948673 GMD Thousand in 2018 and a record low of 935620 GMD Thousand in 1997. This page provides - Gambia Gdp From Transport, Storage, Communication- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in Gambia increased to 72 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 68 points in the third quarter of 2019. Business Confidence in Gambia averaged 51 points from 2017 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 72 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 7 points in the third quarter of 2017. This page provides - Gambia Business Confidence- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gambia recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 4.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Budget in Gambia averaged -5.19 percent of GDP from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 0.10 percent of GDP in 2007 and a record low of -8.10 percent of GDP in 2014. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Gambia Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Gambia was recorded at 7.59 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Rate in Gambia averaged 8.10 percent from 1962 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 75.64 percent in August of 1986 and a record low of -10.91 percent in July of 1964. In Gambia, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. This page provides - Gambia Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gambia recorded a government debt equivalent to 81.80 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Gambia averaged 66.38 percent from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 117.40 percent in 2003 and a record low of 35.10 percent in 2008. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - Gambia Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Gambia was last recorded at 518.80 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Gambia is equivalent to 4 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Gambia averaged 487.58 USD from 1966 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 537.70 USD in 1983 and a record low of 404.10 USD in 1967. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides the latest reported value for - Gambia GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Money Supply M1 in Gambia decreased to 23819.60 GMD Million in February from 24091.70 GMD Million in January of 2020. Money Supply M1 in Gambia averaged 5315.70 GMD Million from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 24195.90 GMD Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 366.16 GMD Million in August of 1994. This page provides - Gambia Money Supply M1- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Gambia increased to 21208 GMD Thousands in March from 18014 GMD Thousands in February of 2020. Exports in Gambia averaged 30841.46 GMD Thousands from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 362879 GMD Thousands in March of 2015 and a record low of 0 GMD Thousands in March of 1996. Banjul, the capital of Gambia is a regional entrepôt, where merchandise can be imported and exported without paying import duties. As a result, Gambia re-exports constitute over 80 percent of the country’s total exports. Gambia main exports are: peanuts, fish and cotton. Gambia main export partners are Senegal and Guinea followed by the United Kingdom and China. Others include: Guinea-Bissau, Ghana and India. Since 2009, Gambia foreign trade records are adjusted for coverage. This page provides - Gambia Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Mining in Gambia increased to 295694513 GMD Thousand in 2018 from 243235875 GMD Thousand in 2017. GDP From Mining in Gambia averaged 93342484.38 GMD Thousand from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 295694513 GMD Thousand in 2018 and a record low of 25920 GMD Thousand in 1995. This page provides - Gambia Gdp From Mining- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Utilities in Gambia increased to 600148304 GMD Thousand in 2018 from 529873561 GMD Thousand in 2017. GDP From Utilities in Gambia averaged 281441357.04 GMD Thousand from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 600148304 GMD Thousand in 2018 and a record low of 91330 GMD Thousand in 1995. This page provides - Gambia Gdp From Electricity, Gas and Water Supply- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M0 in Gambia increased to 19209.69 GMD Million in February from 19054.13 GMD Million in January of 2020. Money Supply M0 in Gambia averaged 5057.76 GMD Million from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 19209.69 GMD Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 303.15 GMD Million in December of 1992. This page provides - Gambia Money Supply M0- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gambia scored 45.92 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Gambia averaged 13.32 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 45.92 Points in 2019 and a record low of 3.48 Points in 2016. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. The report is made up of 98 variables, from a combination of data from international organizations as well as from the World Economic Forum’s Executive Opinion Survey. The variables are organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. The GCI varies between 1 and 100, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. With the 2018 edition, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology, aiming to integrate the notion of the 4th Industrial Revolution into the definition of competitiveness. It emphasizes the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. This page provides the latest reported value for - Gambia Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Gambia increased to 101.25 points in March from 101.02 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Gambia averaged 146.29 points from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 227.12 points in December of 2019 and a record low of 100 points in January of 2020. This page provides - Gambia Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Services in Gambia increased to 33151173982 GMD Thousand in 2018 from 30164904395 GMD Thousand in 2017. GDP From Services in Gambia averaged 15842399912.08 GMD Thousand from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 33151173982 GMD Thousand in 2018 and a record low of 7708290 GMD Thousand in 1995. This page provides - Gambia Gdp From Services- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Gambia stands at 30 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Gambia averaged 30.56 percent from 2012 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 35 percent in 2012 and a record low of 30 percent in 2013. In the Gambia, the Personal Income Tax Rate is commonly known as PAYE (Pay As You Earn) on the employment income – It is the income tax levied on the gross employment incomes of individuals. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of the Gambia. This page provides - Gambia Personal Income Tax Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Public Administration in Gambia increased to 1600367327 GMD Thousand in 2018 from 1292970362 GMD Thousand in 2017. GDP From Public Administration in Gambia averaged 890775903.08 GMD Thousand from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1727435505 GMD Thousand in 2013 and a record low of 302830 GMD Thousand in 1995. This page provides - Gambia Gdp From Public Administration- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.