Gambia (Republic of the) is a country in Western Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 2.8 million people (UN estimate), the 139th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1965Population: 139th
Gambia (Republic of the)ガンビア
Region
Western Africa, Africa
Population
about 2.8 million (139th)
Area
11,295 km² (157th)
UN member since
September 21, 1965
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Gambia (Republic of the) in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 2.8 million, the 139th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/44 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 11,295 km², the 157th largest of the 193. That is about 1/33 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 250.
Joining the United Nations
Gambia (Republic of the) joined the United Nations on September 21, 1965.
That was 9 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: Maldives, Singapore.
Think about it
Q1Compare Gambia (Republic of the)’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Gambia (Republic of the) on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Gambia (Republic of the), and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 16 UN member states in Western Africa. The one with the most people is Nigeria.