Moving to United States from Gambia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Gambia to United States — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Gambia to United States. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Washington averages 66°F vs 90°F in Banjul, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Gambia to United States, based on official data.
people moved from Gambia to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Gambia
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Gambia to United States.
Is it safe?
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
United States performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Gambia generally does better on environment, though United States leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
United States generally does better on infrastructure, though Gambia leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
United States performs significantly better than Gambia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
United States performs significantly better than Gambia across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Banjul | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) |
View all months
| Month | Banjul | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) |
| Feb | 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) |
| Mar | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) |
| Apr | 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) |
| May | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) |
| Aug | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) |
| Oct | 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) |
| Dec | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) |
Data:
Department of Water Resources,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Gambia passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Gambia
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from United States?
Internet is rarely the blocker — United States has 37.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is United States safe for expats?
United States performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics. About 63% of people in United States feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in United States compared to Gambia?
Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United States, compared to 1.0 in Gambia. United States scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).
What's the weather like in United States compared to Gambia?
The average high temperature in Washington is 66°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Washington receives around 41.5 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in United States?
Both Gambia and United States share the same official language: English.
