Enrolment in primary education, female (number) (primary female) in Gambia
Gambia: Enrolment in primary education, female (number) (primary female) was 236,367 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
236,367
Change on year
up 2.8%
World rank
111th
of 216 countries
All-time high
236,367
in 2025
All-time low
5,251
in 1971
Years of data
52
1971–2025
Enrolment in primary education, female in Gambia, 1971–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, female in Gambia is 236,367, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 52 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.8% on the previous year and up 57.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, female in Gambia peaked at 236,367 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 5,251, in 1971.
Gambia ranks 111th of 216 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 primary education, female (number) (primary female) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5,251 | — |
| 1972 | 5,395 | +2.7% |
| 1973 | 6,070 | +12.5% |
| 1974 | 6,606 | +8.8% |
| 1975 | 7,424 | +12.4% |
| 1976 | 8,169 | +10.0% |
| 1977 | 8,235 | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 8,931 | +8.5% |
| 1979 | 10,481 | +17.4% |
| 1980 | 12,474 | +19.0% |
| 1981 | 16,250 | +30.3% |
| 1982 | 18,680 | +15.0% |
| 1983 | 21,058 | +12.7% |
| 1984 | 24,180 | +14.8% |
| 1985 | 26,382 | +9.1% |
| 1986 | 28,059 | +6.4% |
| 1987 | 28,903 | +3.0% |
| 1989 | 28,540 | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 36,870 | +29.2% |
| 1993 | 40,314 | +9.3% |
| 1994 | 44,372 | +10.1% |
| 1995 | 48,271 | +8.8% |
| 1996 | 54,343 | +12.6% |
| 1997 | 59,086 | +8.7% |
| 1998 | 63,748 | +7.9% |
| 1999 | 77,910 | +22.2% |
| 2000 | 81,056 | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 86,009 | +6.1% |
| 2002 | 86,373 | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 96,549 | +11.8% |
| 2004 | 102,143 | +5.8% |
| 2005 | 103,520 | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 105,380 | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 111,122 | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 113,014 | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 113,594 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 115,188 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 115,523 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 123,765 | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 130,184 | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 140,069 | +7.6% |
| 2015 | 150,320 | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 158,636 | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 170,065 | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 181,513 | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 195,439 | +7.7% |
| 2020 | 205,804 | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 211,129 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 218,878 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 226,633 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 229,963 | +1.5% |
| 2025 | 236,367 | +2.8% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 236,367 is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.44 million, 16% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 236,367 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.26 million, 19% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,396 | 5,251 | 10,481 | 9 |
| 1980s | 22,725 | 12,474 | 28,903 | 9 |
| 1990s | 53,114 | 36,870 | 77,910 | 8 |
| 2000s | 99,876 | 81,056 | 113,594 | 10 |
| 2010s | 148,070 | 115,188 | 195,439 | 10 |
| 2020s | 221,462 | 205,804 | 236,367 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
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 primary education, female in Gambia?
- Enrolment in primary education, female in Gambia was 236,367 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, female recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 236,367 in 2025.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, female recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,251 in 1971.
- How does Gambia rank for enrolment in primary education, female?
- Gambia ranks 111th out of 216 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in primary education, female rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in primary education, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release