The Gambia Population Growth in the 1960s (1960 to 1969)

The Gambia Population Growth from 1960 to 1969

This page shows The Gambia population growth in the 1960s from 1960 to 1969. Its official name is the Republic of the Gambia. The country is located on the west coast of Africa. Additionally, it borders Senegal and surrounded by the country to the east, north and south. Eventually, The Gambia regained independence from France on February 18, 1965.

The chart and review show the total population growth of The Gambia from 1960 to 1969. Furthermore, this was the decade during The Gambia’s independence in 1965. Click here to review The Gambia country overview.

Chart of The Gambia Population Growth in the 1960s (1960 to 1969)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

The Gambia’s population grew steadily from 1960 to 1969 for the decade. The population grew from 365,049 people in 1960 to 451,228 people in 1969. As a result, the population grew by 23.6% in the 1960s (1960 to 1969). Additionally, the total life expectancy for The Gambia is approximately 62 years (2019). Lastly, most of The Gambia’s population lives in rural villages.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in The Gambia has increased from 32 years in 1960 to 62 years in 2019. To conclude, The Gambia maintained sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for The Gambia’s population growth in the 1970s.