Government expenditure on education, US$ in Gambia
Gambia: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 39.52 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
39.52 millions
Change on year
up 31.5%
World rank
168th
of 181 countries
All-time high
39.56 millions
in 2010
All-time low
5.99 millions
in 2004
Years of data
27
1985–2018
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Gambia, 1985–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, us$ in Gambia is 39.52 millions, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 31.5% on the previous year and up 16.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Gambia peaked at 39.56 millions in 2010 and was at its lowest, 5.99 millions, in 2004.
Gambia ranks 168th of 181 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Gambia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 7.62 millions | — |
| 1986 | 7.87 millions | +3.3% |
| 1989 | 7.93 millions | +0.8% |
| 1990 | 8.03 millions | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 11.99 millions | +49.3% |
| 1992 | 8.08 millions | -32.6% |
| 1995 | 19.06 millions | +136.0% |
| 1996 | 20.17 millions | +5.8% |
| 1999 | 12.75 millions | -36.8% |
| 2000 | 11.48 millions | -10.0% |
| 2001 | 7.96 millions | -30.6% |
| 2002 | 8.34 millions | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 6.64 millions | -20.4% |
| 2004 | 5.99 millions | -9.8% |
| 2005 | 7.11 millions | +18.8% |
| 2006 | 7.92 millions | +11.4% |
| 2007 | 10.45 millions | +31.9% |
| 2008 | 34.07 millions | +225.9% |
| 2009 | 27.67 millions | -18.8% |
| 2010 | 39.56 millions | +43.0% |
| 2011 | 35.26 millions | -10.9% |
| 2012 | 37.32 millions | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 25.01 millions | -33.0% |
| 2014 | 27.43 millions | +9.7% |
| 2015 | 29.77 millions | +8.5% |
| 2016 | 30.05 millions | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 39.52 millions | +31.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.8 millions | 7.62 millions | 7.93 millions | 3 |
| 1990s | 13.35 millions | 8.03 millions | 20.17 millions | 6 |
| 2000s | 12.76 millions | 5.99 millions | 34.07 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.99 millions | 25.01 millions | 39.56 millions | 8 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 165 Seychelles 63.07 millions compare
- 166 San Marino 57.02 millions compare
- 167 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 46.19 millions compare
- 169 Turks and Caicos Islands 34.33 millions compare
- 170 Samoa 32.81 millions compare
- 171 Dominica 28.72 millions compare
More education data for Gambia
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,024 tertiary education (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 13,495 (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 4 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Gambia?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Gambia was 39.52 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 39.56 millions in 2010.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.99 millions in 2004.
- How does Gambia rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Gambia ranks 168th out of 181 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.0%. 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 Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release