The numbers that decide it - rental yields, occupancy, appreciation and the ownership rules and taxes for buying in Gambia.
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Investment Growth | 37% year-on-year · 2025 | Driven by diaspora and international buyers. |
| Diaspora Purchases | 28% of all property purchases · 2025 | Significant contribution from Gambians abroad. |
| Short-term Rental Revenue Growth | 38.6% · 2025 | In areas like Brufut, linked to tourism. |
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Net Rental Yield | 6 to 9 percent · 2026 | For well-located properties. |
| Annual Capital Appreciation | 10 to 20% · 2024-2026 | In key areas like coastal regions. |
| Buyer | Permitted | Tenure | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gambian citizen | Yes | Freehold | Urban property freely available; rural land subject to State Lands Act |
| Foreign national | Conditional | Freehold | Permitted in urban areas; leasehold available for land; State Lands Act governs all transfers |
| Foreign company | Conditional | Freehold | Permitted for business property; company must be registered in Gambia |
| Any buyer (agricultural land) | Conditional | Leasehold | Agricultural land governed separately; state grants leases rather than freehold |
Investment figures are directional market estimates, not guarantees - actual yields, rates and appreciation vary by property, operator and timing. Verify with a professional before investing.
NRIs and OCIs can freely buy residential and commercial property in India (not agricultural land), with purchase funds routed through NRE/NRO banking channels.
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