Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ in Gambia
Gambia: Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ was 10.83 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ in Gambia, 1991–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Gambia is 10.83 millions, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of down 20.4% on the previous year and up 239.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Gambia peaked at 15.99 millions in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1992.
That places Gambia 142nd 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 tertiary education, PPP$ in Gambia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5.64 millions | — |
| 1992 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 12.97 millions | — |
| 1996 | 15.99 millions | +23.3% |
| 2001 | 9.95 millions | -37.8% |
| 2002 | 12.04 millions | +21.1% |
| 2003 | 10.35 millions | -14.1% |
| 2004 | 3.09 millions | -70.1% |
| 2005 | 3.19 millions | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 3.43 millions | +7.5% |
| 2007 | 4.3 millions | +25.4% |
| 2008 | 7.48 millions | +74.1% |
| 2009 | 6.79 millions | -9.2% |
| 2010 | 11.06 millions | +62.9% |
| 2011 | 7.82 millions | -29.3% |
| 2012 | 8.19 millions | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 8.24 millions | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 13.6 millions | +65.2% |
| 2015 | 10.83 millions | -20.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.65 millions | 0 millions | 15.99 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 6.73 millions | 3.09 millions | 12.04 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 9.96 millions | 7.82 millions | 13.6 millions | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 139 Bermuda 12.41 millions compare
- 140 Saint Lucia 12.19 millions compare
- 141 Cayman Islands 11.05 millions
- 143 Timor-Leste 10.44 millions compare
- 144 Guyana 9 millions compare
- 145 Andorra 6.96 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, ppp$ in Gambia?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Gambia was 10.83 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 15.99 millions in 1996.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1992.
- How does Gambia rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$?
- Gambia ranks 142nd out of 148 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 239.7%. 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, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release