Gambia has seen a significant increase in domain registrations, reaching 12,500 in 2026, driven by growing local businesses and digital initiatives. The expansion of cloud service providers to 15 indicates a maturing digital infrastructure, supporting startups and e-commerce growth. Internet penetration continues to improve, but rural areas still lag behind urban centers, affecting overall digital adoption levels.
Despite improvements, average website load times remain high at 2,200 ms due to limited local data centers and infrastructure challenges. The 18% annual growth rate of cloud hosting underscores a strong shift towards cloud solutions, enabling businesses to scale efficiently. Continued investments in internet infrastructure are essential to sustain this growth and improve online user experience across Gambia.