Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Gambia
Gambia: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ was 15.08 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Gambia, 1991–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Gambia is 15.08 millions, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of down 21.7% on the previous year and up 211.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Gambia peaked at 28.58 millions in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1992.
Gambia ranks 138th of 146 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 tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Gambia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 11.37 millions | — |
| 1992 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 23.67 millions | — |
| 1996 | 28.58 millions | +20.8% |
| 2001 | 16.58 millions | -42.0% |
| 2002 | 19.76 millions | +19.2% |
| 2003 | 16.65 millions | -15.7% |
| 2004 | 4.84 millions | -70.9% |
| 2005 | 4.85 millions | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 5.05 millions | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 6.17 millions | +22.0% |
| 2008 | 10.53 millions | +70.8% |
| 2009 | 9.5 millions | -9.8% |
| 2010 | 15.3 millions | +61.0% |
| 2011 | 10.59 millions | -30.8% |
| 2012 | 11.34 millions | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 11.72 millions | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 19.25 millions | +64.3% |
| 2015 | 15.08 millions | -21.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.91 millions | 0 millions | 28.58 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 10.44 millions | 4.84 millions | 19.76 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 13.88 millions | 10.59 millions | 19.25 millions | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 135 Cape Verde 21.67 millions compare
- 136 Belize 21.03 millions compare
- 137 Timor-Leste 18.02 millions compare
- 139 Vanuatu 13.51 millions compare
- 140 Bermuda 12.41 millions compare
- 141 Saint Lucia 12.19 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 tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Gambia?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Gambia was 15.08 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 28.58 millions in 1996.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1992.
- How does Gambia rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$?
- Gambia ranks 138th out of 146 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 211.1%. 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 tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release