Air passengers in Gambia
Gambia: Air passengers was 109,542 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Gambia, 2010–2019
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 109,542 for air passengers in 2019.
The figure is up 4.4% on the previous year and down 27.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Gambia peaked at 151,776 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2010.
Gambia ranks 141st of 183 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Air passengers in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 11,284 | — |
| 2013 | 146,784 | +1200.8% |
| 2014 | 151,776 | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 3,036 | -98.0% |
| 2016 | 44,330 | +1360.1% |
| 2017 | 53,735 | +21.2% |
| 2018 | 104,891 | +95.2% |
| 2019 | 109,542 | +4.4% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 109,542 is above the median for low income countries, which is 48,278, 2.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 109,542 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 109,542, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 138 Cuba 136,998 compare
- 139 Djibouti 130,500
- 140 Equatorial Guinea 118,427 compare
- 142 Burkina Faso 103,592 compare
- 143 Zimbabwe 92,494 compare
- 144 North Macedonia 86,868
More reference data data for Gambia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0121 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2798 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3524 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0232 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.3524 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0407 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0331 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1264 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Gambia?
- Air passengers in Gambia was 109,542 in 2019, according to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest air passengers recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 151,776 in 2014.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2010.
- How does Gambia rank for air passengers?
- Gambia ranks 141st out of 183 countries with data for 2019.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Air passengers. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Domestic and international passengers of airlines registered in the country. Passengers counted each time they travel.