Gambia

The Gambia is an agrarian state in which 30% of GDP is provided by agriculture, which employs about 75% of the working-age population (about 20% more than in the early 1990s). The main agricultural crop is traditionally peanuts, which serves as the main source of currency.

The industry is poorly developed and is represented by small and medium-sized businesses. There are companies for the production of construction materials, beer and soft drinks, cleaning and processing of peanuts. Handicrafts are developed — leather dressing, pottery and others. The service sector accounts for 3.3% of GDP. Tourism is developing rapidly, providing an influx of currency into the country.

The total area of land used in agriculture is 250,000 hectares (193,000 hectares in 1994). The main agricultural crop is peanuts, 75% of which is exported, and 25% is consumed domestically. Agriculture provides 90% of exports (mainly peanuts). 50% of agricultural land (80,000-90,000 ha) is occupied for peanuts, 25% (40,000 ha) for early millet varieties, 8% (14,000 ha) for rice, followed by corn, late millet and sorghum varieties. The production of vegetables and fruits has also been developed, which in recent years have played an important role in the country's exports.

Most farms own no more than 3 hectares of land. There is a great dependence on the labor force and traditional farming technologies with the use of animals.

The tourism industry accounts for about 16% of GDP and provides 10,000 jobs. The largest number of tourists come from the UK (41%), followed by the Netherlands, Spain, and Scandinavian countries. These 4 regions account for 87% of all people arriving in the country. 70% of tourists visit the country between November and April.

Exports: fish, palm nut kernels, peanuts and products thereof, cotton lint. Partners: China (34.4%), India (32.9%), Great Britain (8.2%), France (4.4%) (2014).

Imports: food, transport equipment, fuel, cars.