Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Gambia
Gambia: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 1.12 % change on previous year in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Gambia, 1972–2010
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Gambia is 1.12 % change on previous year, measured in 2010.
The figure is down 78.6% on the previous year and down 33.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Gambia peaked at 19.02 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0.0314 % change on previous year, in 1986.
That places Gambia 120th out of 218 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Gambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 8.73 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 5.64 % change on previous year | -35.4% |
| 1974 | 3.56 % change on previous year | -36.9% |
| 1975 | 2.75 % change on previous year | -22.7% |
| 1976 | 7.4 % change on previous year | +169.0% |
| 1977 | 12.66 % change on previous year | +71.1% |
| 1978 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -86.0% |
| 1979 | 6.76 % change on previous year | +281.9% |
| 1980 | 10.36 % change on previous year | +53.2% |
| 1981 | 8.02 % change on previous year | -22.6% |
| 1982 | 9.44 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
| 1983 | 17.55 % change on previous year | +85.8% |
| 1984 | 16.15 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 1985 | 10.28 % change on previous year | -36.3% |
| 1986 | 0.0314 % change on previous year | -99.7% |
| 1987 | 0.3769 % change on previous year | +1099.6% |
| 1988 | 0.9889 % change on previous year | +162.3% |
| 1989 | 7.28 % change on previous year | +635.8% |
| 1990 | 6.93 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 1991 | 10.21 % change on previous year | +47.3% |
| 1992 | 6.79 % change on previous year | -33.5% |
| 1993 | 19.02 % change on previous year | +179.9% |
| 1994 | 4.59 % change on previous year | -75.8% |
| 1995 | 16.4 % change on previous year | +257.0% |
| 1996 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -89.8% |
| 2009 | 5.22 % change on previous year | +210.6% |
| 2010 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -78.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.16 % change on previous year | 1.77 % change on previous year | 12.66 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 8.05 % change on previous year | 0.0314 % change on previous year | 17.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.37 % change on previous year | 1.68 % change on previous year | 19.02 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | 5.22 % change on previous year | 5.22 % change on previous year | 5.22 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.12 % change on previous year | 1.12 % change on previous year | 1.12 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 117 India 1.25 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Cameroon 1.21 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Benin 1.18 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Iceland 1.01 % change on previous year compare
- 122 Antigua and Barbuda 0.9873 % change on previous year compare
- 123 Honduras 0.9599 % 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 secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Gambia?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Gambia was 1.12 % change on previous year in 2010, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 19.02 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0314 % change on previous year in 1986.
- How does Gambia rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Gambia ranks 120th out of 218 countries with data for 2010.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.4%. 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 secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.