Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe has highlighted the remarkable growth recorded by the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), revealing that annual revenue collections have surged from an average of D5–6 billion in 2016 to over D25.3 billion in 2025.

According to Darboe, around 2016 the Authority’s monthly collections averaged between D500 million and D600 million, translating into approximately D5 to D6 billion annually.

He described that period as a baseline phase before major institutional reforms took full effect.

“In 2025 alone, we collected over 25.3 billion dalasis for the country,” he stated, noting that the increase represents one of the most significant revenue transformations in The Gambia’s recent history.

The Commissioner General attributed the sharp rise to wide-ranging reforms within the Authority, including modernization of tax administration systems, automation of processes, strengthened compliance monitoring, and enhanced enforcement operations.

He said these measures have reduced leakages, improved efficiency, and boosted transparency in revenue collection.

Mr Darboe further emphasized that GRA has strengthened its technical capacity in complex tax areas such as transfer pricing and VAT on cross-border transactions, positioning the institution to address emerging challenges, particularly in digital services taxation.

He also pointed to improved voluntary compliance among taxpayers as a major success, driven by public engagement initiatives and consistent enforcement of tax regulations.

The Commissioner General reaffirmed that sustained reform efforts and strong institutional discipline will continue to guide the Authority’s work, declaring that the progress achieved demonstrates that domestic revenue mobilisation remains central to national development.

By Adama Makasuba