Gambia: 7.9 homicides per 100,000 people (2021). 7th lowest rate of 16 in Western Africa. World median: 3.8 per 100,000. Safety 2 out of 10 compared with the world.

What is the murder rate in Gambia?

Gambia: 7.9 homicides per 100,000 people (2021). Source: WHO Global Health Estimates (modelled estimate, no recent official figure), 2021.

Is crime going up in Gambia?

The homicide rate is down 10% since 2011: from 8.8 per 100,000 people in 2011 to 7.9 in 2021.

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Gambia: crime, homicide rate and trend

7.9 homicides per 100,000 people (2021)
-10% in 10 years (since 2011)
7th lowest rate of 16 in Western Africa
World median: 3.8 per 100,000
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates (modelled estimate, no recent official figure), 2021.

Safety 2 out of 10 compared with the world

Gambia: we do not have local crime data yet.

Questions about crime in Gambia

Is Gambia safe?: Gambia: 7.9 homicides per 100,000 people (2021). 7th lowest rate of 16 in Western Africa. World median: 3.8 per 100,000. Safety 2 out of 10 compared with the world.
What is the murder rate in Gambia?: Gambia: 7.9 homicides per 100,000 people (2021). Source: WHO Global Health Estimates (modelled estimate, no recent official figure), 2021.
Is crime going up in Gambia?: The homicide rate is down 10% since 2011: from 8.8 per 100,000 people in 2011 to 7.9 in 2021.

Homicides per 100,000 people by year

Year	Per 100,000
2021	7.9
2020	8
2019	8.1
2018	8.2
2017	8.2
2016	8.3
2015	8.5
2014	8.6
2013	8.6
2012	8.8
2011	8.8
2010	8.8
2009	8.7
2008	8.6
2007	8.6
2006	8.5
2005	8.5
2004	8.8
2003	9.2
2002	9.6
2001	10
2000	10.5