Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Gambia
Gambia: Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ was 9.77 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
9.77 millions
Change on year
up 17.9%
World rank
147th
of 153 countries
All-time high
11.7 millions
in 2012
All-time low
1.18 millions
in 2001
Years of data
23
1985–2015
Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Gambia, 1985–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 9.77 millions for government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in 2015.
The figure is up 17.9% on the previous year and up 495.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Gambia peaked at 11.7 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.18 millions, in 2001.
Gambia ranks 147th of 153 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 secondary education, US$ in Gambia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1.46 millions | — |
| 1986 | 1.93 millions | +31.7% |
| 1989 | 1.57 millions | -18.3% |
| 1990 | 1.94 millions | +23.2% |
| 1991 | 2.43 millions | +25.6% |
| 1992 | 1.92 millions | -21.1% |
| 1995 | 4.15 millions | +116.1% |
| 1996 | 3.4 millions | -18.0% |
| 2001 | 1.18 millions | -65.3% |
| 2002 | 1.28 millions | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 1.26 millions | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 1.33 millions | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 1.64 millions | +23.0% |
| 2006 | 1.73 millions | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 2.23 millions | +28.5% |
| 2008 | 9.89 millions | +344.1% |
| 2009 | 8.32 millions | -15.9% |
| 2010 | 9.26 millions | +11.3% |
| 2011 | 9.58 millions | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 11.7 millions | +22.2% |
| 2013 | 8.88 millions | -24.1% |
| 2014 | 8.29 millions | -6.6% |
| 2015 | 9.77 millions | +17.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.65 millions | 1.46 millions | 1.93 millions | 3 |
| 1990s | 2.77 millions | 1.92 millions | 4.15 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 3.21 millions | 1.18 millions | 9.89 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 9.58 millions | 8.29 millions | 11.7 millions | 6 |
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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, us$ in Gambia?
- Government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Gambia was 9.77 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 11.7 millions in 2012.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.18 millions in 2001.
- How does Gambia rank for government expenditure on secondary education, us$?
- Gambia ranks 147th out of 153 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on secondary education, us$ rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 495.2%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release