THE GAMBIA
GENERAL STATISTICS

Population:
1,336,320 (January 2000 est.)
Ethnic groups:
African 99% (Mandinka 42%, Fula 18%, Wolof 16%, Jola 10%, Serahuli 9%, other 4%), non-African 1%
Religions:
Muslim 90%, Christian 9%, indigenous beliefs 1% 
Languages:
English (official), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, other indigenous vernaculars

ROMAN CATHOLIC WORKFORCE

Bishops: 1
Diocesan Priests: 11
Religious Priests: 12
Professed Religious men (not Priests): 13
Professed Religious women: 65
Members of Secular Institute (Men): -
Members of Secular Institute (Women): -
Lay Missionaries: 2
Catechists: 49

(As at 31 December, 1997)