The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has reported collecting D6.7 billion in revenue during the first three months of 2025. March alone brought in D2.6 billion, the highest monthly collection ever recorded by the authority.
The GRA is aiming to collect D23 billion by the end of the year, requiring an average of nearly D2 billion per month. This follows last year’s impressive achievement of D20.83 billion, which exceeded the target by over D1 billion.
Revenue has grown by 32% compared to the previous year, with the Domestic Taxes Department growing by 27% and the Customs and Excise Department increasing by 36%.
Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe attributed the strong performance to digital reforms, especially the fuel marking initiative, which has already generated over D1.3 billion in 2025.
He also revealed that a new agreement has been signed between the GRA and the Ministry of Finance to enhance revenue collection from telecommunications and rental income platforms. A rental income tax is set to take effect by May 1, as the GRA introduces further reforms to strengthen revenue generation.
