People of Gambia
Population
1,688,359
Age Distribution
0-14 years
373,831 (Male), 370,397 (Females)
15-64 years
445,365 (Male), 452,311 (Females)
65 years and over
23,582 (Male), 22,873 (Females)
Population Growth Rate
3%
Ethnic Groups
African 99% (Mandinka 42%, Fula 18%, Wolof 16%, Jola 10%, Serahuli 9%, other 4%), non-African 1%
Religions
Muslim 90%, Christian 9%, indigenous beliefs 1%
Languages
English (official), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, other indigenous vernaculars
Life Expectancy
Total
54.54
Among Males
52.68
Among Females
56.46
Nationality
Noun
Gambian (s)
Adjective
Gambian
Literacy Rates
Definition
Age 15 and over can read and write
Total
40%
Among Males
48%
Among Females
33%
