Quality of life comparison

compared to

If you lived in Gambia instead of British Virgin Islands, you would:

Health

live 12.1 years less

In British Virgin Islands, the average life expectancy is 80 years (78 years for men, 81 years for women) as of 2022. In Gambia, that number is 68 years (66 years for men, 69 years for women) as of 2022.

Economy

make 93.6% less money

British Virgin Islands has a GDP per capita of $34,200 as of 2017, while in Gambia, the GDP per capita is $2,200 as of 2020.

Life

have 2.6 times more children

In British Virgin Islands, there are approximately 10.9 babies per 1,000 people as of 2022. In Gambia, there are 28.8 babies per 1,000 people as of 2022.

be 2.6 times more likely to die during infancy

In British Virgin Islands, approximately 14.2 children (per 1,000 live births) die before they reach the age of one as of 2022. In Gambia, on the other hand, 37.2 children do as of 2022.

Basic Needs

be 51.0% less likely to have access to electricity

In British Virgin Islands, approximately 100% of the population has electricity access as of 2020. In Gambia, 49% of the population do as of 2019.

be 52.6% less likely to have internet access

In British Virgin Islands, approximately 78.0% of the population has internet access as of 2020. In Gambia, about 37.0% do as of 2020.

be 10.4% less likely to have access to improved drinking water

In British Virgin Islands, approximately 100% of people have improved drinking water access as of 2020. In Gambia, 90% of people do as of 2020.

The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: The World Factbook.

Gambia: At a glance

Gambia is a sovereign country in Africa, with a total land area of approximately 10,120 sq km. The Gambia gained its independence from the UK in 1965. Geographically surrounded by Senegal, it formed a short-lived federation of Senegambia between 1982 and 1989. In 1991 the two nations signed a friendship and cooperation treaty, but tensions have flared up intermittently since then. Yahya JAMMEH led a military coup in 1994 that overthrew the president and banned political activity. A new constitution and presidential elections in 1996, followed by parliamentary balloting in 1997, completed a nominal return to civilian rule. JAMMEH has been elected president in all subsequent elections including most recently in late 2011.
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