Current expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions in Gambia
Gambia: Current expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions was 57.8% in 2012. ▬ Flat
Current expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions in Gambia, 2008–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for current expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions in Gambia is 57.8%, measured in 2012.
That represents a change of down 12.3% on the previous year and up 0.5% over five years.
That places Gambia 111th out of 112 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Current expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions in Gambia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 57.5% | — |
| 2009 | 62.6% | +8.8% |
| 2010 | 57.2% | -8.6% |
| 2011 | 66.0% | +15.3% |
| 2012 | 57.8% | -12.3% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 57.8% is below the median for low income countries, which is 87.4%, 66% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 57.8% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 94.8%, 61% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 60.1% | 57.5% | 62.6% | 2 |
| 2010s | 60.4% | 57.2% | 66.0% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 108 Monaco 73.3% compare
- 109 Bangladesh 71.0% compare
- 110 Ethiopia 64.6% compare
- 112 Guinea-Bissau 49.2% compare
More education data for Gambia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,452 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 16,389 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 71,238 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 77,061 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 369,783 (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 442,901 (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1569 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is current expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions in Gambia?
- Current expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions in Gambia was 57.8% in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest current expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 66.0% in 2011.
- What is the lowest current expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 57.2% in 2010.
- How does Gambia rank for current expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions?
- Gambia ranks 111th out of 112 countries with data for 2012.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Current expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Current expenditure expressed as a percentage of direct expenditure in public educational institutions (instructional and non-instructional). Financial aid to students and other transfers are excluded from direct expenditure. Current expenditure is consumed within the current year and would have to be renewed if needed in the following year. It includes staff compensation and current expenditure other than for staff compensation (ex. on teaching materials, ancillary services and administration). Divide all current expenditure in public institutions by total expenditure (current and capital) in public institutions, and multiply by 100. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/