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The Gambia is a West African country with its capital in Banjul. It is the smallest country on mainland Africa, bordered by Senegal on three sides and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The country follows the path of the Gambia River, which flows through its center. Home to approximately 2.7 million people (2023), it is known for its diverse ecosystems and wildlife.

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Contact

Matarr Touray (TTL)

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Geoportal

Access the Geoportal with map-based country-level data down to settlement-level details (no open access 🔒):

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Key metrics

Key performance indicators across the country. Access data from different sources (if available) by switching between tabs.

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Electricity access rate: Recent

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Electricity access rate: Development

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Population

Total number of people living within the country.

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Installed electricity generation capacity ****

Total capacity of electricity-generating installations in the country.

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Electric power transmission and distribution losses

Share of electricity lost during transmission and distribution from power plants to end users.

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Renewable energy consumption

Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption (TFEC) - SDG 7 Indicator 7.2.1.

• Understanding the Difference: Electricity Generation vs Renewable Energy Share

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