UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
No advisory against travel
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Is Gambia safe? 🇬🇲
Africa · Updated
As of July 2026, Gambia scores 61/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 1 Gambia destination assessed, Banjul scores highest (61/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Gambia, The: exercise a high degree of caution.
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Gambia destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Gambia safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution | 50 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 7.9 / 100k | 52 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2020 | 58.6% | 58 | UN SDG Global Database (2020) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2020 | 4.0% | 80 | UN SDG Global Database (2020) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 66/100 | 66 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 50/100 | 50 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 22.0 / 100k | 38 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Gambia safety FAQ
Is Gambia safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Gambia averages 61/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Gambia?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Banjul currently scores highest at 61/100 (Moderate).
Where does this Gambia safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.