🇬🇲 The Gambia
RepublicElectoral democracy
Adama Barrow
President · 3,556 days in office
How the political system works in The Gambia
The Gambia is governed as a republic. Its president, Adama Barrow, has led the country since Jan 21, 2017. The Gambia has had 3 presidents since 1970. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as an electoral democracy.
Tenure records
Longest-serving
Dawda Kairaba Jawara
8,855 days
Shortest-serving
Yahya Jammeh
7,417 days
Average tenure
8,136 days
Adama Barrow: 56% below average
Recent presidents by days in office
All presidents of The Gambia
| # | Name | Took office | Left office | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Adama Barrow | Jan 19, 2017 | Incumbent | 3,558 |
| 2 |  Yahya Jammeh | Sep 29, 1996 | Jan 19, 2017 | 7,417 |
| 1 |  Dawda Kairaba Jawara | Apr 24, 1970 | Jul 22, 1994 | 8,855 |
Officeholder history via Wikidata. Multiple rows for one person indicate separate terms.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the President of The Gambia?
- Adama Barrow has been President of The Gambia since Jan 21, 2017.
- How is the leader of The Gambia chosen?
- The Gambia is governed as a republic. Its president, Adama Barrow, has led the country since Jan 21, 2017. The Gambia has had 3 presidents since 1970. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as an electoral democracy.
- Who is the longest-serving President of The Gambia?
- Dawda Kairaba Jawara, with 8,855 days in office.