Gambia Population living in slums 2026: 33.48 %

Gambia's population living in slums in 2026 is 33.48 % (estimate), down 2.6% from 2025. It ranks #60 of 196 countries.

This statistic measures the percentage of a country's population living in slums, highlighting urban poverty and living conditions. Understanding slum populations is crucial for addressing housing challenges and improving the quality of life.

Gambia•27 years of data (2000–2026)••UN Habitat•

Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).

Historical Trend

Population living in slums over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
202633.48 %0.9 %-2.62%
202534.38 %0.9 %-2.56%
202435.28 %0.9 %-2.49%
202336.18 %0.9 %-2.42%
202237.08 %0.91 %-2.39%
202137.99 %0.91 %-2.33%
202038.89 %0.9 %-2.27%
201939.79 %0.9 %-2.21%
201840.7 %0.9 %-2.17%
201741.6 %0.9 %-2.12%
201642.5 %0.9 %-2.08%
201543.4 %0.9 %-2.03%
201444.3 %0.9 %-1.99%
201345.2 %0.9 %-1.96%
201246.1 %0.9 %-1.92%
201147.01 %0.9 %-1.88%
201047.91 %0.9 %-1.85%
200948.81 %0.9 %-1.81%
200849.71 %0.9 %-1.78%
200750.61 %0.9 %-1.75%
200651.51 %0.9 %-1.72%
200552.41 %0.9 %-1.69%
200453.32 %0.9 %-1.66%
200354.22 %0.9 %-1.64%
200255.12 %0.9 %-1.61%
200156.02 %0.9 %-1.58%
200056.92 %——

Frequently Asked Questions About Gambia Population living in slums

What is Gambia's population living in slums in 2026?▾

Gambia's population living in slums is 33.48 % in 2026 (estimate), according to UN Habitat.

Is Gambia's population living in slums increasing or decreasing?▾

Gambia's population living in slums fell by 2.6% from 2025 (34.38 %) to 2026 (33.48 %). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it fell by 21.2%.

How does Gambia rank for population living in slums?▾

In 2026, Gambia has the 60th highest population living in slums out of 196 countries with data.

What was Gambia's population living in slums in 2000?▾

In 2000, Gambia's population living in slums was 56.92 %. By 2026 it fell by 41.2%.

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