Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Gambia  | Zambia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Gambia | Republic of Zambia |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Banjul | Lusaka |
Latitude  | 13° 28′ 0″ N | 15° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 16° 34′ 0″ W | 30° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Gambia is 11,300 sq km, and the total area of Zambia is 752,617 sq km. Gambia is smaller than Zambia by 741,317 sq km. Gambia is around 66.60 times smaller than Zambia.
Indicators | Gambia | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 11,300 Sq km | 752,617 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 741,317 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 4,400 Sq Mile | 290,587 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 286,187 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 11.5 % | 1 % |
Indicators | Gambia | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Serekunda | Lusaka |
Demonyms  | Gambian | Zambian |
Official Languages  | English | English |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 96.4 % | 95 % |
The people of Gambia are called Gambian, and the people of Zambia are called Zambian.
Indicators | Gambia | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Gambian dalasi | Zambian Kwacha |
Currency Symbol  | GMD | ZMW |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +220 | +260 |
Internet TLD  | .gm | .zm |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | GM | ZM |
Indicators | Gambia | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | For Gambia Our Homeland | Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | For Gambia, Our Homeland | Stand And Sing For Zambia Proud and Free |
National Animal  | Spotted Hyena | African Fish Eagle |
National Bird  | Yet to Update | African Fish Eagle |
National Flower  | White Variety Orchid | Bougainvillea |
National Sport  | Wrestling | Football |
National Colors  | Red, blue, green and white | Green, red, black and orange |
Indicators | Gambia | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 18th April, 2025 | Friday, 18th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 04:48 PM | 06:48 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) | UTC+2 (Central Africa 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 [04:48 PM], [Friday, 18th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Zambia is [06:48 PM], [Friday, 18th April, 2025].
Gambia is [ 2 hours ] behind of Zambia.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Gambia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 2,773,168, and the total population of Zambia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 20,569,737.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Gambia had 17,796,569 less people than Zambia.
The annual Population Growth in Gambia is 2.70% and the annual population growth in Zambia is 3.05%.
Indicators | Gambia | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 28.7 % | 28.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 69 % | 69.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.31 % | 1.69 % |
Indicators | Gambia | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | City of Banjul | Lusaka |
Current Time | 04:48 PM | 06:48 PM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 29.18 Degree Celsius | 16.90 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 6.69 km/hr, 270 Degree | 3.43 km/hr, 112 Degree |
Humidity  | 48 % | 93 % |
Indicators | Gambia | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 4.59 (Births Per Woman) | 4.24 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 291.77 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 359.56 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 243.83 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 242.38 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 32.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 39 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Gambia | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (85.9 people per 100K population) | HIV/AIDS (96.3 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Congenital anomalies ( 16.3 people per 100K population) | Road injury ( 20.4 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 22 (people per 100K population) | 17.1 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 4.8 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 7.29 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.6 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 1.86 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Gambia, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 85.9 people per 100,000 people in Gambia, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
Similarly, around 96.3 people per 100,000 people in Zambia, are dying of HIV/AIDS, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Gambia, spent [ 3.19% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Zambia, spent [ 6.62% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Gambia | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 37.6 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 32.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 14.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 11.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 1.11 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 3.85 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 10% (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 Gambia, are 1.34 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Zambia.
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