Quality of life comparison

compared to

If you lived in Gambia instead of Tokelau, you would:

Economy

make 51.7% less money

Tokelau has a GDP per capita of $6,004 as of 2017, while in Gambia, the GDP per capita is $2,900 as of 2023.

be 3.2 times more likely to be unemployed

In Tokelau, 2.0% of adults are unemployed as of 2015. In Gambia, that number is 6.5% as of 2023.

Basic Needs

be 43.4% less likely to have internet access

In Tokelau, approximately 58.3% of the population has internet access as of 2021. In Gambia, about 33.0% do as of 2021.

be 10.2% less likely to have access to improved drinking water

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

Geography

see 20.8% less coastline

Tokelau has a total of 101 km of coastline. In Gambia, that number is 80 km.

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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