Which has higher population, Gambia or Namibia?

Namibia, at 2,218 against 1,981 in Gambia as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Namibia?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Gambia vs Namibia: Population

Gambia

1,981

in 2030

Namibia

2,218

in 2030

Gambia rank

144th

Namibia rank

143rd

Population over time

Gambia
Namibia

How they compare

Namibia currently reports 2,218 against 1,981 in Gambia, a difference of 237.

That makes Namibia's figure about 1.1 times Gambia's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Namibia has been ahead every year.

Gambia ranks 144th and Namibia ranks 143rd of 188 countries.

Namibia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Gambia	Namibia	Difference	Ahead
1990s	665.27	913.52	248.25	Namibia
2000s	894.23	1,182	288.18	Namibia
2010s	1,239	1,492	253.29	Namibia
2020s	1,682	1,935	253.02	Namibia
2030s	1,981	2,218	236.6	Namibia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Gambia or Namibia?: Namibia, at 2,218 against 1,981 in Gambia as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Gambia and Namibia?: 237, with Namibia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Namibia?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Gambia and Namibia rank globally for population?: Gambia ranks 144th and Namibia ranks 143rd of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.