Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Gambia Tourism Statistics: 570,000 Arrivals in 2022
The Gambia recorded 570,000 international tourist arrivals in 2022, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 1,886 Airbnb stays in the Gambia in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was January, and the quietest was September.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 16,847
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 8.9 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- January
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- over 99%
Key facts
Gambia Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts the Gambia at 570,000 international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in the Gambia at 1,886 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in the Gambia added up to 16,847 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in the Gambia lasted 8.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 49 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks January the busiest Airbnb month in the Gambia in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by December and November, with September the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in the Gambia ran unbroken from November to April in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in the Gambia in December were booked furthest ahead, about 75 days, against 18 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates over 99% of Gambia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United Kingdom at 25% and the United States at 23%.
By place
- AirROI ranks the Gambia 28th for Airbnb stays among Africa's 28 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Sukuta, the only town it lists in the Gambia, had 1,181 Airbnb stays in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit the Gambia?
UN Tourism counted 570,000 international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 570,000International tourist arrivals | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2022 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in the Gambia
The Gambia had 282 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 1,886 stays and 16,847 nights. A typical stay lasted 8.9 nights and was booked about 49 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 3 towns it tracks in the Gambia; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 282
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 1,886
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 16,847
- Typical stay
- 8.9 nights
- Booked ahead
- 49 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in the Gambia?
On Airbnb, January was the busiest month in the Gambia in the 12 months to October 2026, then December and November. September was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from November to April.
January ranks first, September last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: January, December, November, April, March, February, July, May, October, August, June, September.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.8% | 62 days |
| December | 10.0% | 75 days |
| November | 9.1% | 68 days |
| April | 8.8% | 40 days |
| March | 8.6% | 36 days |
| February | 8.1% | 36 days |
| July | 7.8% | 27 days |
| May | 7.8% | 23 days |
| October | 7.3% | 30 days |
| August | 7.0% | 25 days |
| June | 7.0% | 18 days |
| September | 6.5% | 23 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Gambia Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Gambia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (over 99%), led by the United Kingdom at 25% and the United States at 23%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 6.9%, ahead of New York at 3.7%. The figures rest on 3,785 reviews, written over many years.
Over 99% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad over 99%
- From within the Gambia under 1%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in the Gambia
| Sukuta | 1,181 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. UK is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. Lists the one of the Gambia's 3 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in the Gambia
How many tourists visit the Gambia?
The Gambia had 570,000 international tourist arrivals in 2022, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 1,886 Airbnb stays in the Gambia in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in the Gambia?
The busiest Airbnb month in the Gambia in the 12 months to October 2026 was January, then December and November. The six busiest months run from November to April.
What is the quietest month in the Gambia?
September was the quietest Airbnb month in the Gambia in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and June ranked 11th. Stays in September were booked about 23 days ahead, against 75 days for December.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in the Gambia?
A typical Airbnb stay in the Gambia lasted 8.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 49 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.4 nights in September to 11.0 nights in December.
Where do Airbnb guests in the Gambia come from?
Of Gambia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, over 99% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United Kingdom at 25% and the United States at 23%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 6.9%, ahead of New York at 3.7%.
What is the most booked town in the Gambia on Airbnb?
Sukuta is the only town AirROI lists in the Gambia, with an estimated 1,181 stays in the 12 months to October 2026.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (570,000 in 2022). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 1,886 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 3 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 3,785 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.