People
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Gambian(s).
Population (2003 census): 1.36 million.
Annual growth rate (2001 - 2003): 2.77%.
Ethnic groups (1993 census): Mandinka 39.5%, Fula 18.8%, Wolof 14.6%, Jola 10.6%, Serahule 8.9%, Serere 7.8%, Krio/Aku Marabout 1.8%, Manjago 0.8%, Bambara 0.7%, other Gambians 1.2%, no declaration 0.3%.
Non-Gambians 12.9% of the population.
Religions: Muslim 95%, Christian 4%, animists 0.08%.
Languages: English (official), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, Jola, other indigenous languages.
Education: Years compulsory--none. Attendance--69% primary, 35% secondary. Adult literacy--37.8%.
Health: Life expectancy--54.1 yrs. Infant mortality rate (2001)--91/1,000. Access to safe drinking water--urban 80%, rural 53%.
Work force (400,000): Agriculture--70%; industry, commerce, services--24%; government--6%.