Care-seeking for children with symptoms of acute respiratory infection in Gambia
Gambia: Care-seeking for children with symptoms of acute respiratory infection was 63.8% in 2020. ▼ Falling
Care-seeking for children with symptoms of acute respiratory infection in Gambia, 2000–2020
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for care-seeking for children with symptoms of acute respiratory infection in Gambia is 63.8%, measured in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.9% on the previous year and down 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, care-seeking for children with symptoms of acute respiratory infection in Gambia peaked at 75.0% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 53.2%, in 2018.
That places Gambia 17th out of 37 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
Care-seeking for children with symptoms of acute respiratory infection in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 75.0% | — |
| 2006 | 69.0% | -8.0% |
| 2010 | 68.8% | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 68.0% | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 53.2% | -21.8% |
| 2020 | 63.8% | +19.9% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 63.8% is above the median for low income countries, which is 59.5%, 1.1× the median. (12 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 63.8% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 51.5%, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 72.0% | 69.0% | 75.0% | 2 |
| 2010s | 63.3% | 53.2% | 68.8% | 3 |
| 2020s | 63.8% | 63.8% | 63.8% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More health data for Gambia
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,044 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 700 deaths (2100)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.9696 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0686 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.9636 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is care-seeking for children with symptoms of acute respiratory infection in Gambia?
- Care-seeking for children with symptoms of acute respiratory infection in Gambia was 63.8% in 2020, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest care-seeking for children with symptoms of acute respiratory infection recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 75.0% in 2000.
- What is the lowest care-seeking for children with symptoms of acute respiratory infection recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 53.2% in 2018.
- How does Gambia rank for care-seeking for children with symptoms of acute respiratory infection?
- Gambia ranks 17th out of 37 countries with data for 2020.
- Is care-seeking for children with symptoms of acute respiratory infection rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Care-seeking for children with symptoms of acute respiratory infection (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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