Computer, communications and other services in Gambia
Gambia: Computer, communications and other services was 6.5% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Computer, communications and other services in Gambia, 1978–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of commercial service imports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for computer, communications and other services in Gambia is 6.5%, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 135.4% on the previous year and up 282.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, computer, communications and other services in Gambia peaked at 51.6% in 2006 and was at its lowest, -0.0%, in 1980.
Gambia ranks 189th of 198 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Computer, communications and other services in Gambia, year by year
| Year | % of commercial service imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 7.8% | — |
| 1979 | 8.9% | +13.7% |
| 1980 | -0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1981 | 0.0% | -200.0% |
| 1982 | 6.6% | +23324783528078796.0% |
| 1983 | 6.2% | -7.1% |
| 1984 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1985 | 0.0% | -50.0% |
| 1986 | 0.0% | +100.0% |
| 1987 | 10.6% | +37369685838637280.0% |
| 1988 | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 1989 | 8.4% | -14.9% |
| 1990 | 2.8% | -66.8% |
| 1991 | 2.4% | -15.0% |
| 1992 | 3.1% | +30.9% |
| 1993 | 3.1% | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 3.5% | +10.7% |
| 1995 | 4.2% | +21.1% |
| 1996 | 10.1% | +140.9% |
| 1997 | 10.9% | +7.8% |
| 2003 | 0.5% | -95.1% |
| 2004 | 0.9% | +73.8% |
| 2005 | 2.1% | +122.1% |
| 2006 | 51.6% | +2388.6% |
| 2007 | 32.0% | -38.1% |
| 2008 | 33.5% | +4.7% |
| 2009 | 33.4% | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 26.8% | -19.8% |
| 2011 | 10.3% | -61.4% |
| 2012 | 4.2% | -59.0% |
| 2013 | 5.3% | +24.0% |
| 2014 | 1.7% | -67.8% |
| 2015 | 1.6% | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 2.5% | +56.9% |
| 2017 | 2.0% | -21.4% |
| 2018 | 3.7% | +85.7% |
| 2019 | 4.4% | +19.2% |
| 2020 | 3.6% | -18.0% |
| 2021 | 2.0% | -45.4% |
| 2022 | 1.9% | -6.1% |
| 2023 | 2.7% | +48.4% |
| 2024 | 6.5% | +135.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.3% | 7.8% | 8.9% | 2 |
| 1980s | 4.2% | -0.0% | 10.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.0% | 2.4% | 10.9% | 8 |
| 2000s | 22.0% | 0.5% | 51.6% | 7 |
| 2010s | 6.3% | 1.6% | 26.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.3% | 1.9% | 6.5% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 186 Palestine, State of 8.6% compare
- 187 Iraq 8.4% compare
- 188 Afghanistan 6.9% compare
- 190 Lao People's Democratic Republic 6.0% compare
- 191 Syrian Arab Republic 5.7% compare
- 192 Kiribati 4.9% compare
More private sector data for Gambia
- Merchandise trade 54.3% (2025)
- Food imports 22.0% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 44.7% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 894.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 90.7% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 1.0% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 514.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 182.13 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1982 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 41.6 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is computer, communications and other services in Gambia?
- Computer, communications and other services in Gambia was 6.5% in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest computer, communications and other services recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 51.6% in 2006.
- What is the lowest computer, communications and other services recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.0% in 1980.
- How does Gambia rank for computer, communications and other services?
- Gambia ranks 189th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is computer, communications and other services rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 282.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Computer, communications and other services (% of commercial service imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Computer, communications and other services include such activities as international telecommunications, and postal and courier services; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; and personal, cultural, and recreational services. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service imports which are commercial services provided by non-residents to residents.