| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Military expenditure (% GDP) | 0.574 %SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024] |
| Military expenditure | 14,400,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024] |
| Armed forces personnel | 4,000 peopleWorld Bank WDI [2020] |
| Arms imports | 0 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2023] |
| Arms exports | No authoritative open source found |
| Military & security forces | Gambian Armed Forces (GAF; aka Armed Forces of the Gambia): the Gambian National Army (GNA), Gambia Navy, Gambia Air Force, Republican National Guard (RNG)Ministry of Interior: Gambia Police Force (GPF) (2025); note: the RNG is responsible for VIP protection, riot control, and presidential security, while the GPF maintains internal securityCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Military service age & obligation | 18-28 years of age for men and women depending on enlisted, officer, or specialized positions (2025)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Arms imports (USD) | 0 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2023] |
| Arms exports (USD) | No authoritative open source found |
| Military spending (% of GDP) | 0.574 %SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024] |
| Military spending (USD) | 14,400,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024] |
Defense
The Gambia
Section metadata
Data year2025
EditionDatabook 2026
Coverage9/11
LicenseCC-BY
Datasets on this page
- World Bank WDIworld_bank_wdiEdition: 2024
- CIA World Factbookcia_factbookEdition: 2025
About this data
The Gambia's defense on Databook compiles 9 indicators from 2 open datasets including World Bank WDI, CIA World Factbook. Key figures include military expenditure (% gdp) (0.574 %), military expenditure (14,400,000 US$). Data is referenced to 2025. Every value carries its source and publication year, published under open licenses.