Highest Unemployment in Gambia

Top 64 cities ranked by highest unemployment

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Highest Unemployment — Gambia

1 Ibo Town 01 6.5%

2 Soma 02 6.5%

3 Kanifing 01 6.5%

4 Tanji 05 6.5%

5 Latri Sabiji 05 6.5%

6 Abuko 05 6.5%

7 Kotu 01 6.5%

8 Sinchu Alagi 05 6.5%

9 Kunkujang 05 6.5%

10 Bakoti 05 6.5%

11 New Jeshwang 01 6.5%

12 Dippa Kunda 01 6.5%

13 Manjai Kunda 01 6.5%

14 Gunjur 05 6.5%

15 Latri Kunda 01 6.5%

16 Sanchaba 05 6.5%

17 Sanyang 05 6.5%

18 Brufut 05 6.5%

19 Welingara 05 6.5%

20 Lamin 07 6.5%

21 Busumbala 05 6.5%

22 Bakau New Town 01 6.5%

23 Farafenni 07 6.5%

24 Nema Kunku 05 6.5%

25 Banjul 01 6.5%

26 Bakau 01 6.5%

27 Faji Kunda 05 6.5%

28 Talinding 01 6.5%

29 Sukuta 05 6.5%

30 Bununka Kunda 01 6.5%

31 Brikama 05 6.5%

32 Serekunda 01 6.5%

33 Bijilo 05 6.5%

34 Kartung 05 6.5%

35 Kerewan 07 6.5%

36 Sifoe 05 6.5%

37 Barra 07 6.5%

38 Madiana 03 6.5%

39 Jambanjali 05 6.5%

40 Alohungari 04 6.5%

41 Banjul NDing 05 6.5%

42 Kulari 04 6.5%

43 Badja Kunda 04 6.5%

44 Koina 04 6.5%

45 Sinchu Sorry 05 6.5%

46 Sabi 04 6.5%

47 Sinchu Balla 03 6.5%

48 Djalabango 05 6.5%

49 Brikama Ba 03 6.5%

50 Kololi 05 6.5%

51 Tujering 05 6.5%

52 Old Jeswang 01 6.5%

53 Kaimbujae NDing 05 6.5%

54 Bansang 03 6.5%

55 Jamisa 05 6.5%

56 Mandinari 05 6.5%

57 Garawol 04 6.5%

58 Kerr Serign 05 6.5%

59 Essau 07 6.5%

60 Old Yundum 05 6.5%

61 Yundum 05 6.5%

62 Gambissar 04 6.5%

63 Basse Santa Su 04 6.5%

64 Farato 04 6.5%

Cities with the highest unemployment rates in Gambia face significant economic challenges. Ibo Town has an unemployment rate of 6.5%. These communities often struggle with limited job opportunities, industry decline, or seasonal employment patterns.

High unemployment can have cascading effects on a community, including reduced consumer spending, lower tax revenues, and increased demand for social services. Understanding the causes — whether structural, cyclical, or seasonal — is important for developing effective solutions.

Many cities with high unemployment are actively working to diversify their economies, attract new industries, and invest in workforce development programs to help residents gain skills for in-demand occupations.

Did You Know?

1. In Ibo Town, about 1 in 15 workers is looking for a job.
2. Seasonal economies (tourism, agriculture) can cause unemployment rates to fluctuate dramatically throughout the year.
3. Many high-unemployment cities have seen improvement through targeted economic development and workforce training programs.

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