Government expenditure on secondary education, constant PPP$ in Gambia
Gambia: Government expenditure on secondary education, constant PPP$ was 43.7 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on secondary education, constant PPP$ in Gambia, 1991–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2015, government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$ in Gambia stood at 43.7 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.4% on the previous year and up 457.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$ in Gambia peaked at 48.29 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 6.98 millions, in 2004.
That places Gambia 126th out of 137 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 secondary education, constant PPP$ in Gambia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 16.38 millions | — |
| 1992 | 13.23 millions | -19.2% |
| 1995 | 26.84 millions | +102.9% |
| 1996 | 21.08 millions | -21.5% |
| 2001 | 9.25 millions | -56.1% |
| 2002 | 10.94 millions | +18.3% |
| 2003 | 12.19 millions | +11.4% |
| 2004 | 6.98 millions | -42.8% |
| 2005 | 7.85 millions | +12.4% |
| 2006 | 8.03 millions | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 8.76 millions | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 33.85 millions | +286.6% |
| 2009 | 32.7 millions | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 36.22 millions | +10.8% |
| 2011 | 37.68 millions | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 48.29 millions | +28.2% |
| 2013 | 38.77 millions | -19.7% |
| 2014 | 39.94 millions | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 43.7 millions | +9.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19.38 millions | 13.23 millions | 26.84 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 14.5 millions | 6.98 millions | 33.85 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 40.77 millions | 36.22 millions | 48.29 millions | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 123 Barbados 68.48 millions compare
- 124 Saint Lucia 57.4 millions compare
- 125 Cayman Islands 46 millions
- 127 Bermuda 37.29 millions compare
- 128 Liberia 36.75 millions compare
- 129 Seychelles 34.31 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 secondary education, constant ppp$ in Gambia?
- Government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$ in Gambia was 43.7 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 48.29 millions in 2012.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.98 millions in 2004.
- How does Gambia rank for government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$?
- Gambia ranks 126th out of 137 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 457.1%. 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 secondary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release