Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ in Gambia
Gambia: Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ was 11.93 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
11.93 millions
Change on year
up 9.4%
World rank
143rd
of 148 countries
All-time high
13.18 millions
in 2012
All-time low
1.9 millions
in 2004
Years of data
23
1985–2015
Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ in Gambia, 1985–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2015, government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ in Gambia stood at 11.93 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 us$ in Gambia peaked at 13.18 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.9 millions, in 2004.
That places Gambia 143rd out of 148 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 US$ in Gambia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 5.56 millions | — |
| 1986 | 5.71 millions | +2.6% |
| 1989 | 4.4 millions | -22.9% |
| 1990 | 5.39 millions | +22.5% |
| 1991 | 6.28 millions | +16.5% |
| 1992 | 2.34 millions | -62.6% |
| 1995 | 5 millions | +113.1% |
| 1996 | 3.93 millions | -21.5% |
| 2001 | 2.13 millions | -45.8% |
| 2002 | 2.65 millions | +24.5% |
| 2003 | 3.33 millions | +25.7% |
| 2004 | 1.9 millions | -42.8% |
| 2005 | 2.14 millions | +12.4% |
| 2006 | 2.19 millions | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 2.39 millions | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 9.24 millions | +286.6% |
| 2009 | 8.92 millions | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 9.89 millions | +10.8% |
| 2011 | 10.28 millions | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 13.18 millions | +28.2% |
| 2013 | 10.58 millions | -19.7% |
| 2014 | 10.9 millions | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 11.93 millions | +9.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.22 millions | 4.4 millions | 5.71 millions | 3 |
| 1990s | 4.59 millions | 2.34 millions | 6.28 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 3.88 millions | 1.9 millions | 9.24 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 11.13 millions | 9.89 millions | 13.18 millions | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 140 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 16.54 millions compare
- 141 Liberia 16.18 millions compare
- 142 Turks and Caicos Islands 12.15 millions
- 144 Saint Kitts and Nevis 9.94 millions compare
- 145 Dominica 9.86 millions compare
- 146 Central African Republic 7.81 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 us$ in Gambia?
- Government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ in Gambia was 11.93 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 13.18 millions in 2012.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.9 millions in 2004.
- How does Gambia rank for government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$?
- Gambia ranks 143rd out of 148 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ 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 US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release