In line with the United Nations Principles and Recommendations for the 2020 Round of Population and Housing Censuses, The Gambia conducted its first digital census in May/June, 2024. The conduct of the census was preceded by a series of activities including the pilot. The census data provides information on the population’s demographic, social and economic characteristics and household and housing characteristics. This helps Central and Local Governments to plan for various social services such as education, health, housing, sanitation, and other services.