Primary balance, excluding interest in Gambia
Gambia: Primary balance, excluding interest was 16.5 current LCU in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Primary balance, excluding interest in Gambia, 1983–2004
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2004, primary balance, excluding interest in Gambia stood at 16.5 current LCU.
Over the whole period, primary balance, excluding interest in Gambia peaked at 51.95 million current LCU in 1984 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1991.
Gambia ranks 16th of 50 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 37.52 million current LCU | 15.00 million current LCU | 51.95 million current LCU | 3 |
| 1990s | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 6 |
| 2000s | 16.5 current LCU | 16.5 current LCU | 16.5 current LCU | 1 |
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More science & technology data for Gambia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 79.8 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 3.48 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 126.24 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 126.24 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 91 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 49.5% (2024)
- Number of people using the Internet 1.07 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 0.5186 per 100 people (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 14,312 (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people, by download speed 0.22 per 100 population (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary balance, excluding interest in Gambia?
- Primary balance, excluding interest in Gambia was 16.5 current LCU in 2004, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest primary balance, excluding interest recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 51.95 million current LCU in 1984.
- What is the lowest primary balance, excluding interest recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1991.
- How does Gambia rank for primary balance, excluding interest?
- Gambia ranks 16th out of 50 countries with data for 2004.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Primary balance, excluding interest (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Primary deficit, excluding interest (current LCU).