Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Gambia
Gambia: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ was 20.28 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
20.28 millions
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
138th
of 148 countries
All-time high
27.6 millions
in 2010
All-time low
4.63 millions
in 1992
Years of data
23
1985–2015
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Gambia, 1985–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2015, government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Gambia stood at 20.28 millions.
That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and up 256.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Gambia peaked at 27.6 millions in 2010 and was at its lowest, 4.63 millions, in 1992.
Gambia ranks 138th of 148 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 primary education, constant US$ in Gambia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 14.72 millions | — |
| 1986 | 11.42 millions | -22.4% |
| 1989 | 10.34 millions | -9.5% |
| 1990 | 8.74 millions | -15.5% |
| 1991 | 13.85 millions | +58.5% |
| 1992 | 4.63 millions | -66.6% |
| 1995 | 9.08 millions | +96.3% |
| 1996 | 10.02 millions | +10.3% |
| 2001 | 8.3 millions | -17.1% |
| 2002 | 9.78 millions | +17.8% |
| 2003 | 9.52 millions | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 5.22 millions | -45.1% |
| 2005 | 5.7 millions | +9.0% |
| 2006 | 6.35 millions | +11.5% |
| 2007 | 7.03 millions | +10.6% |
| 2008 | 19.46 millions | +176.9% |
| 2009 | 17.93 millions | -7.8% |
| 2010 | 27.6 millions | +53.9% |
| 2011 | 24.17 millions | -12.4% |
| 2012 | 25.2 millions | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 15.44 millions | -38.7% |
| 2014 | 19.9 millions | +28.8% |
| 2015 | 20.28 millions | +1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 12.16 millions | 10.34 millions | 14.72 millions | 3 |
| 1990s | 9.26 millions | 4.63 millions | 13.85 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 9.92 millions | 5.22 millions | 19.46 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 22.1 millions | 15.44 millions | 27.6 millions | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 135 Guyana 24.48 millions compare
- 136 Saint Lucia 24.33 millions compare
- 137 Seychelles 22.2 millions compare
- 139 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 19.34 millions compare
- 140 Andorra 17.6 millions compare
- 141 Central African Republic 17.33 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 primary education, constant us$ in Gambia?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Gambia was 20.28 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 27.6 millions in 2010.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.63 millions in 1992.
- How does Gambia rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$?
- Gambia ranks 138th out of 148 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 256.1%. 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 primary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release