Remittances, annual growth rate in Gambia

Gambia: Remittances, annual growth rate was 1.78 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.78 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 135.3%
World rank
67th
of 189 countries
All-time high
277.87 % change on previous year
in 1983
All-time low
-43.11 % change on previous year
in 2004
Years of data
26
1979–2024

Remittances, annual growth rate in Gambia, 1979–2024

01002003001979200120241979: 18.4 % change on previous year1980: -31.8 % change on previous year1981: -18.4 % change on previous year1982: -34.3 % change on previous year1983: 277.9 % change on previous year2004: -43.1 % change on previous year2005: -8.6 % change on previous year2006: 4.8 % change on previous year2007: -28.1 % change on previous year2008: -4.6 % change on previous year2009: 32.6 % change on previous year2010: 36.2 % change on previous year2011: -13.6 % change on previous year2012: 16 % change on previous year2013: 6.2 % change on previous year2014: 40.4 % change on previous year2015: -0.242 % change on previous year2016: -12.2 % change on previous year2017: 8.5 % change on previous year2018: 19.2 % change on previous year2019: 19.8 % change on previous year2020: 51.1 % change on previous year2021: 18.2 % change on previous year2022: -16.2 % change on previous year2023: -5 % change on previous year2024: 1.8 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for remittances, annual growth rate in Gambia is 1.78 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 135.3% on the previous year and down 95.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, remittances, annual growth rate in Gambia peaked at 277.87 % change on previous year in 1983 and was at its lowest, -43.11 % change on previous year, in 2004.

That places Gambia 67th out of 189 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Remittances, annual growth rate in Gambia, year by year

Annual values for Remittances, annual growth rate in Gambia, 1979 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1979 18.36 % change on previous year —
1980 -31.81 % change on previous year -273.2%
1981 -18.43 % change on previous year -42.1%
1982 -34.28 % change on previous year +86.0%
1983 277.87 % change on previous year -910.6%
2004 -43.11 % change on previous year -115.5%
2005 -8.63 % change on previous year -80.0%
2006 4.84 % change on previous year -156.1%
2007 -28.1 % change on previous year -680.4%
2008 -4.59 % change on previous year -83.7%
2009 32.61 % change on previous year -810.0%
2010 36.23 % change on previous year +11.1%
2011 -13.55 % change on previous year -137.4%
2012 15.97 % change on previous year -217.8%
2013 6.23 % change on previous year -61.0%
2014 40.35 % change on previous year +547.8%
2015 -0.2418 % change on previous year -100.6%
2016 -12.22 % change on previous year +4952.5%
2017 8.46 % change on previous year -169.2%
2018 19.25 % change on previous year +127.5%
2019 19.83 % change on previous year +3.0%
2020 51.09 % change on previous year +157.6%
2021 18.2 % change on previous year -64.4%
2022 -16.19 % change on previous year -189.0%
2023 -5.04 % change on previous year -68.9%
2024 1.78 % change on previous year -135.3%

Gambia compared with similar countries

  • Gambia's 1.78 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.4096 % change on previous year, 4.3× the median. (21 countries reporting)
  • Gambia's 1.78 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -0.6476 % change on previous year. (44 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Remittances, annual growth rate in Gambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2016 -4952.5% -0.2418 % change on previous year -12.22 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 18.36 % change on previous year 18.36 % change on previous year 18.36 % change on previous year 1
1980s 48.34 % change on previous year -34.28 % change on previous year 277.87 % change on previous year 4
2000s -7.83 % change on previous year -43.11 % change on previous year 32.61 % change on previous year 6
2010s 12.03 % change on previous year -13.55 % change on previous year 40.35 % change on previous year 10
2020s 9.97 % change on previous year -16.19 % change on previous year 51.09 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Gambia

  1. 64 Finland 2.01 % change on previous year compare
  2. 65 Seychelles 1.95 % change on previous year compare
  3. 66 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.88 % change on previous year compare
  4. 68 Saudi Arabia 1.73 % change on previous year compare
  5. 69 Nicaragua 1.71 % change on previous year compare
  6. 70 Colombia 1.66 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is remittances, annual growth rate in Gambia?
Remittances, annual growth rate in Gambia was 1.78 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest remittances, annual growth rate recorded in Gambia?
The highest recorded value was 277.87 % change on previous year in 1983.
What is the lowest remittances, annual growth rate recorded in Gambia?
The lowest recorded value was -43.11 % change on previous year in 2004.
How does Gambia rank for remittances, annual growth rate?
Gambia ranks 67th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
Is remittances, annual growth rate rising or falling in Gambia?
Over the last ten years it is down 95.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Gambia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Remittances, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Remittances. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Remittances, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
189 places, 6,804 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Remittances. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.