Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Gambia

Gambia: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 570,000 arrivals in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
570,000 arrivals
Change on year
up 71.7%
World rank
118th
of 203 countries
All-time high
620,000 arrivals
in 2019
All-time low
45,000 arrivals
in 1995
Years of data
28
1995–2022

Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Gambia, 1995–2022

0200.0k400.0k600.0k1995200820221995: 45.0k arrivals1996: 77.0k arrivals1997: 85.0k arrivals1998: 91.0k arrivals1999: 96.0k arrivals2000: 79.0k arrivals2001: 57.0k arrivals2002: 81.0k arrivals2003: 89.0k arrivals2004: 90.0k arrivals2005: 108.0k arrivals2006: 125.0k arrivals2007: 143.0k arrivals2008: 147.0k arrivals2009: 142.0k arrivals2010: 91.0k arrivals2011: 106.0k arrivals2012: 157.0k arrivals2013: 171.0k arrivals2014: 156.0k arrivals2015: 449.0k arrivals2016: 450.0k arrivals2017: 522.0k arrivals2018: 552.0k arrivals2019: 620.0k arrivals2020: 246.0k arrivals2021: 332.0k arrivals2022: 570.0k arrivals

Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.

Analysis

The most recent figure for arrivals of tourists from abroad in Gambia is 570,000 arrivals, measured in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 71.7% on the previous year and up 263.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Gambia peaked at 620,000 arrivals in 2019 and was at its lowest, 45,000 arrivals, in 1995.

That places Gambia 118th out of 203 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 78,800 arrivals 45,000 arrivals 96,000 arrivals 5
2000s 106,100 arrivals 57,000 arrivals 147,000 arrivals 10
2010s 327,400 arrivals 91,000 arrivals 620,000 arrivals 10
2020s 382,667 arrivals 246,000 arrivals 570,000 arrivals 3

Countries ranked near Gambia

  1. 115 Iceland 698,000 arrivals compare
  2. 116 United States Virgin Islands 684,800 arrivals compare
  3. 117 Nepal 614,800 arrivals compare
  4. 120 Zambia 554,000 arrivals compare
  5. 121 Nigeria 538,927 arrivals compare

See the full ranking of 203 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Gambia?
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Gambia was 570,000 arrivals in 2022, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Gambia?
The highest recorded value was 620,000 arrivals in 2019.
What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Gambia?
The lowest recorded value was 45,000 arrivals in 1995.
How does Gambia rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
Gambia ranks 118th out of 203 countries with data for 2022.
Is arrivals of tourists from abroad rising or falling in Gambia?
Over the last ten years it is up 263.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Gambia data come from?
The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Arrivals of tourists from abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Arrivals of tourists from abroad
Unit
arrivals
Source
UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
203 places, 5,187 data points, 1995–2024
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Number of trips by visitors who arrive from abroad and stay overnight.