Government expenditure on lower secondary education, PPP$ in Gambia
Gambia: Government expenditure on lower secondary education, PPP$ was 18.22 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on lower secondary education, PPP$ in Gambia, 2001–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on lower secondary education, ppp$ in Gambia is 18.22 millions, measured in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 295.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on lower secondary education, ppp$ in Gambia peaked at 18.62 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 3.95 millions, in 2004.
Gambia ranks 100th of 107 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 lower secondary education, PPP$ in Gambia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4.9 millions | — |
| 2002 | 5.78 millions | +18.1% |
| 2003 | 6.48 millions | +12.1% |
| 2004 | 3.95 millions | -39.0% |
| 2005 | 4.61 millions | +16.6% |
| 2006 | 5.23 millions | +13.5% |
| 2007 | 5.89 millions | +12.6% |
| 2008 | 13.31 millions | +125.8% |
| 2009 | 13.09 millions | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 17.56 millions | +34.2% |
| 2011 | 15.98 millions | -9.0% |
| 2012 | 16.78 millions | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 18.62 millions | +11.0% |
| 2014 | 18.32 millions | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 18.22 millions | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.03 millions | 3.95 millions | 13.31 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 17.58 millions | 15.98 millions | 18.62 millions | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 97 Saint Lucia 34.47 millions compare
- 98 Chad 32.31 millions compare
- 99 Andorra 22.03 millions compare
- 101 Seychelles 18.14 millions
- 102 San Marino 14.99 millions compare
- 103 Bermuda 12.56 millions compare
More education data for Gambia
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 369,783 (2021)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.12 % change on previous year (2010)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 13,495 (2025)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 0.0148 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 199,300 (2021)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.6853 % change on previous year (2010)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 170,483 (2021)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate -2.97 % change on previous year (1996)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 148,299 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 4.21 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on lower secondary education, ppp$ in Gambia?
- Government expenditure on lower secondary education, ppp$ in Gambia was 18.22 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on lower secondary education, ppp$ recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 18.62 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on lower secondary education, ppp$ recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.95 millions in 2004.
- How does Gambia rank for government expenditure on lower secondary education, ppp$?
- Gambia ranks 100th out of 107 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on lower secondary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 295.4%. 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 lower secondary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release