U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin The Gambia due to crime, unrest, and inadequate health infrastructure. Crime Petty street crime and home burglaries happen often in The Gambia.
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Africa · Updated
As of July 2026, Gambia scores 65/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Gambia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 1 Gambia destination assessed, Banjul scores highest (65/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
No advisory against travel
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Gambia, The: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Gambia destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Gambia safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 72 | US State Dept · 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?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Gambia Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Gambia averages 65/100. 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 65/100 (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.