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Office

Central Bank Governor, Gambia

Title: Governor, Central Bank of The Gambia

Current holder

Buah Saidy

In office since 1 Oct 2020.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Central Bank Governor of Gambia?

Buah Saidy is the Central Bank Governor of Gambia, in office since 1 Oct 2020.

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Sources: Central Bank of The Gambia (retrieved 25 Oct 2026).

Gambia in numbers

Population (2025): 2.9 million; 41st largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 974 US$; 41st highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2024): 11.6%; 12th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 6.5%; 25th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 73.7%; 16th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 66.1 years; 26th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2021): 51.6%; 41st highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 66; 10th most stable of 54 in Africa

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Cite this

PollsAfrica (2026). Central Bank Governor, Gambia. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/gambia/central-bank-governor