Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Gambia
Gambia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 4.21 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Gambia, 1999–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Gambia stood at 4.21 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and down 65.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Gambia peaked at 14.69 % change on previous year in 2014 and was at its lowest, -3.63 % change on previous year, in 1999.
Gambia ranks 59th of 206 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Gambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | -3.63 % change on previous year | — |
| 2010 | 6.12 % change on previous year | -268.4% |
| 2014 | 14.69 % change on previous year | +140.0% |
| 2015 | 12.1 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 2016 | 2.87 % change on previous year | -76.3% |
| 2017 | 3.33 % change on previous year | +16.2% |
| 2018 | 13.79 % change on previous year | +314.3% |
| 2019 | 6.61 % change on previous year | -52.1% |
| 2020 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -47.9% |
| 2021 | -2.72 % change on previous year | -179.0% |
| 2022 | 3.46 % change on previous year | -227.2% |
| 2023 | 4.07 % change on previous year | +17.7% |
| 2024 | 4.42 % change on previous year | +8.5% |
| 2025 | 4.21 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -3.63 % change on previous year | -3.63 % change on previous year | -3.63 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | 8.5 % change on previous year | 2.87 % change on previous year | 14.69 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2020s | 2.81 % change on previous year | -2.72 % change on previous year | 4.42 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 56 Vanuatu 4.72 % change on previous year compare
- 57 Burundi 4.58 % change on previous year compare
- 58 Barbados 4.33 % change on previous year compare
- 60 Sudan 4.17 % change on previous year compare
- 61 Cayman Islands 4.1 % change on previous year compare
- 62 Sierra Leone 4 % change on previous year 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 enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Gambia?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Gambia was 4.21 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 14.69 % change on previous year in 2014.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.63 % change on previous year in 1999.
- How does Gambia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- Gambia ranks 59th out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.