Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Nigeria  | Gambia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Federal Republic of Nigeria | Republic of Gambia |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Abuja | Banjul |
Latitude  | 10° 0′ 0″ N | 13° 28′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 8° 0′ 0″ E | 16° 34′ 0″ W |
The total area of Nigeria is 923,769 sq km, and the total area of Gambia is 11,300 sq km. Nigeria is bigger than Gambia by 912,469 sq km. Nigeria is around 81.75 times bigger than Gambia.
Indicators | Nigeria | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 923,769 Sq km | 11,300 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 912,469 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 356,669 Sq Mile | 4,400 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 352,269 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.4 % | 11.5 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lagos | Serekunda |
Demonyms  | Nigerian | Gambian |
Official Languages  | English | English |
Government Status  | Federal presidential republic | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 53.5 % | 96.4 % |
The people of Nigeria are called Nigerian, and the people of Gambia are called Gambian.
Indicators | Nigeria | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Nigerian naira | Gambian dalasi |
Currency Symbol  | NGN | GMD |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +234 | +220 |
Internet TLD  | .ng | .gm |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | NG | GM |
Indicators | Nigeria | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Arise, O Compatriots | For Gambia Our Homeland |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Nigeria, We Hail Thee | For Gambia, Our Homeland |
National Animal  | Eagle | Spotted Hyena |
National Bird  | Black Crowned Crane | Yet to Update |
National Flower  | Costus Spectabilis | White Variety Orchid |
National Sport  | Football | Wrestling |
National Colors  | Green and white | Red, blue, green and white |
Indicators | Nigeria | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Yet to Update | Saturday, 3rd May, 2025 |
Current Time  | Yet to Update | 09:57 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Gambia is [09:57 AM], [Saturday, 3rd May, 2025].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Nigeria as of 2023 is estimated to be around 223,804,632, and the total population of Gambia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 2,773,168.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Nigeria had 221,031,464 more people than Gambia.
The annual Population Growth in Nigeria is 2.51% and the annual population growth in Gambia is 2.70%.
Indicators | Nigeria | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 28.9 % | 28.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.2 % | 69 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.89 % | 2.31 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Yet to Update | City of Banjul |
Current Time | Yet to Update | 09:57 AM |
Current Weather  | Yet to Update | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | Yet to Update | 26.18 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | Yet to Update | 1.54 km/hr, 0 Degree |
Humidity  | Yet to Update | 73 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 5.14 (Births Per Woman) | 4.59 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 364.6 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 291.77 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 349.87 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 243.83 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 68.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 32.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Nigeria | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (118.8 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (85.9 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Meningitis ( 21.7 people per 100K population) | Congenital anomalies ( 16.3 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 17.2 (people per 100K population) | 22 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 3.49 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 4.8 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.6 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Nigeria, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 118.8 people per 100,000 people in Nigeria, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
Similarly, around 85.9 people per 100,000 people in Gambia, are dying of Neonatal conditions, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Nigeria, spent [ 4.08% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Gambia, spent [ 3.19% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Nigeria | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 36.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 37.6 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 14.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 4.21 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 1.11 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 4% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Nigeria, are 1.20 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Gambia.
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