The Gambia

1995

2005

Change

Population

1,118,000

1,456,000

338,000

Christian Population

24,380

29,300

4,920

% of Popn who are Christian

2%

2%

0%

Denominational Membership

Anglican/Episcopal

890

980

90

Baptist

140

260

120

Catholic

10,700

12,800

2,100

Methodist

1,260

1,270

10

Pentecostal

240

420

180

Other Trinitarian Churches

120

240

120

Number of Churches

118

150

32

Quality of Life Indicators

% of Popn under 15

44%

% of Popn over 65

3%

GDP per Capita

n.a.