Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ in Gambia
Gambia: Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ was 53.4 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ in Gambia, 1991–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in Gambia is 53.4 millions, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of up 3.6% on the previous year and up 288.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in Gambia peaked at 73.13 millions in 2010 and was at its lowest, 12.21 millions, in 2004.
That places Gambia 124th out of 138 countries with data for 2015, putting it 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, PPP$ in Gambia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 17.92 millions | — |
| 1992 | 13.38 millions | -25.4% |
| 1995 | 26.73 millions | +99.8% |
| 1996 | 30.09 millions | +12.6% |
| 2001 | 21.66 millions | -28.0% |
| 2002 | 24.64 millions | +13.8% |
| 2003 | 21.67 millions | -12.1% |
| 2004 | 12.21 millions | -43.6% |
| 2005 | 13.74 millions | +12.5% |
| 2006 | 15.79 millions | +15.0% |
| 2007 | 17.94 millions | +13.6% |
| 2008 | 50.62 millions | +182.3% |
| 2009 | 46.95 millions | -7.3% |
| 2010 | 73.13 millions | +55.8% |
| 2011 | 65.36 millions | -10.6% |
| 2012 | 66.71 millions | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 39.77 millions | -40.4% |
| 2014 | 51.53 millions | +29.6% |
| 2015 | 53.4 millions | +3.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22.03 millions | 13.38 millions | 30.09 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 25.02 millions | 12.21 millions | 50.62 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 58.32 millions | 39.77 millions | 73.13 millions | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 121 Liberia 59.6 millions compare
- 122 Aruba 59.36 millions compare
- 123 Guyana 54.31 millions compare
- 125 Saint Lucia 45.67 millions compare
- 126 Cayman Islands 41.53 millions
- 127 Seychelles 33.53 millions compare
More education data for Gambia
- 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)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 27,304 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,273 (2025)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 7,222 (2025)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 22,110 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 5,194 (2024)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in Gambia?
- Government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in Gambia was 53.4 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 73.13 millions in 2010.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.21 millions in 2004.
- How does Gambia rank for government expenditure on primary education, ppp$?
- Gambia ranks 124th out of 138 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 288.8%. 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, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release