Moving to Gambia from Mali
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mali to Gambia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Mali to Gambia, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Gambia?
Top countries of origin for Gambia's foreign-born residents.
- 132,678
- 45,215
- 13,808
-
4.10,360
Mali
- 3,646
- 2,608
Key Indicator Comparison
How Mali and Gambia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Mali performs 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
Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Mali generally does better on environment, though Gambia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Mali 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
Mali generally does better on employment & economy, though Gambia leads in gdp per capita.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Gambia generally does better on family life, though Mali leads in education spending.
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 | Bamako | Banjul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 97°/68°F (36°/20°C) | 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 100°/76°F (38°/25°C) | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 94°/66°F (34°/19°C) | 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) |
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| Month | Bamako | Banjul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C) | 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) |
| Feb | 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C) | 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) |
| Mar | 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C) | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) |
| Apr | 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C) | 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) |
| May | 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) |
| Jun | 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C) | 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) |
| Jul | 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C) | 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) |
| Aug | 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C) | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) |
| Sep | 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C) | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) |
| Oct | 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C) | 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) |
| Nov | 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C) | 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) |
| Dec | 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C) | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) |
Data:
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO),
Department of Water Resources
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mali and Gambia. To live, work, or study long-term in Gambia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Gambia's immigration authority.
Mali passport holder visiting Gambia
Visa Free
Gambia passport holder visiting Mali
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Gambia?
With 0.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Gambia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Mali and Gambia.
Is Gambia safe for expats?
Mali performs better than Gambia across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Gambia compared to Mali?
Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Gambia, compared to 1.9 in Mali. Gambia scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mali: 41).
What's the weather like in Gambia compared to Mali?
The average high temperature in Banjul is 90°F, compared to 95°F in Bamako. Banjul receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Bamako gets 39.0 in.
What language do they speak in Gambia?
The official language in Gambia is English. In Mali, the official language is French.
