Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Gambia
Gambia: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ was 4.12 millions in 2015. ▬ Flat
Latest (2015)
4.12 millions
Change on year
down 21.7%
World rank
156th
of 159 countries
All-time high
5.32 millions
in 1996
All-time low
0 millions
in 1992
Years of data
23
1985–2015
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Gambia, 1985–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 4.12 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in 2015.
The figure is down 21.7% on the previous year and up 211.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Gambia peaked at 5.32 millions in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1992.
Gambia ranks 156th of 159 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Gambia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 3.89 millions | — |
| 1986 | 2.89 millions | -25.7% |
| 1989 | 2.97 millions | +2.9% |
| 1990 | 4.45 millions | +49.6% |
| 1991 | 4.36 millions | -2.0% |
| 1992 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 4.41 millions | — |
| 1996 | 5.32 millions | +20.8% |
| 2001 | 3.81 millions | -28.4% |
| 2002 | 4.78 millions | +25.4% |
| 2003 | 4.55 millions | -4.9% |
| 2004 | 1.32 millions | -70.9% |
| 2005 | 1.32 millions | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 1.38 millions | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 1.68 millions | +22.0% |
| 2008 | 2.87 millions | +70.8% |
| 2009 | 2.59 millions | -9.8% |
| 2010 | 4.17 millions | +61.0% |
| 2011 | 2.89 millions | -30.8% |
| 2012 | 3.09 millions | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 3.2 millions | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 5.25 millions | +64.3% |
| 2015 | 4.12 millions | -21.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.25 millions | 2.89 millions | 3.89 millions | 3 |
| 1990s | 3.71 millions | 0 millions | 5.32 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 2.7 millions | 1.32 millions | 4.78 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.79 millions | 2.89 millions | 5.25 millions | 6 |
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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 us$ in Gambia?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Gambia was 4.12 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.32 millions in 1996.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1992.
- How does Gambia rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- Gambia ranks 156th out of 159 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 211.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- 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 US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release