Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Gambia
Gambia: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 16.62 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Gambia, 1985–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Gambia is 16.62 millions, measured in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.8% on the previous year and up 280.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Gambia peaked at 25.84 millions in 2010 and was at its lowest, 3.15 millions, in 1990.
That places Gambia 145th out of 154 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, US$ in Gambia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 3.87 millions | — |
| 1986 | 3.85 millions | -0.4% |
| 1989 | 3.7 millions | -4.0% |
| 1990 | 3.15 millions | -15.0% |
| 1991 | 5.37 millions | +70.8% |
| 1992 | 3.79 millions | -29.5% |
| 1995 | 7.54 millions | +99.1% |
| 1996 | 8.68 millions | +15.1% |
| 2001 | 4.6 millions | -47.0% |
| 2002 | 4.72 millions | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 3.62 millions | -23.3% |
| 2004 | 3.66 millions | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 4.37 millions | +19.3% |
| 2006 | 5.03 millions | +15.0% |
| 2007 | 6.55 millions | +30.3% |
| 2008 | 20.83 millions | +218.1% |
| 2009 | 16.71 millions | -19.8% |
| 2010 | 25.84 millions | +54.6% |
| 2011 | 22.5 millions | -12.9% |
| 2012 | 22.38 millions | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 12.96 millions | -42.1% |
| 2014 | 15.14 millions | +16.8% |
| 2015 | 16.62 millions | +9.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.81 millions | 3.7 millions | 3.87 millions | 3 |
| 1990s | 5.71 millions | 3.15 millions | 8.68 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 7.79 millions | 3.62 millions | 20.83 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 19.24 millions | 12.96 millions | 25.84 millions | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 142 San Marino 18.91 millions compare
- 143 Andorra 17.6 millions compare
- 144 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 17.04 millions compare
- 146 Comoros 13.43 millions compare
- 147 Central African Republic 12.75 millions compare
- 148 Samoa 12.16 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, us$ in Gambia?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Gambia was 16.62 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 25.84 millions in 2010.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.15 millions in 1990.
- How does Gambia rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Gambia ranks 145th out of 154 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 280.4%. 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 primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release