Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Gambia
Gambia: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 3.37 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
3.37 millions
Change on year
down 15.6%
World rank
162nd
of 164 countries
All-time high
4.61 millions
in 1996
All-time low
0 millions
in 1992
Years of data
23
1985–2015
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Gambia, 1985–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 3.37 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in 2015.
The figure is down 15.6% on the previous year and up 232.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Gambia peaked at 4.61 millions in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1992.
Gambia ranks 162nd of 164 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, US$ in Gambia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1.02 millions | — |
| 1986 | 0.9746 millions | -4.6% |
| 1989 | 1.06 millions | +9.1% |
| 1990 | 1.6 millions | +50.5% |
| 1991 | 1.69 millions | +5.6% |
| 1992 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 3.66 millions | — |
| 1996 | 4.61 millions | +26.0% |
| 2001 | 2.11 millions | -54.2% |
| 2002 | 2.3 millions | +9.0% |
| 2003 | 1.73 millions | -25.0% |
| 2004 | 0.9264 millions | -46.4% |
| 2005 | 1.01 millions | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 1.09 millions | +7.5% |
| 2007 | 1.57 millions | +43.8% |
| 2008 | 3.08 millions | +96.2% |
| 2009 | 2.42 millions | -21.5% |
| 2010 | 3.91 millions | +61.8% |
| 2011 | 2.69 millions | -31.2% |
| 2012 | 2.75 millions | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 2.68 millions | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 4 millions | +48.9% |
| 2015 | 3.37 millions | -15.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.02 millions | 0.9746 millions | 1.06 millions | 3 |
| 1990s | 2.31 millions | 0 millions | 4.61 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 1.8 millions | 0.9264 millions | 3.08 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.23 millions | 2.68 millions | 4 millions | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 159 San Marino 4.05 millions compare
- 160 Haiti 3.79 millions compare
- 161 Saint Kitts and Nevis 3.57 millions compare
- 163 Comoros 2.56 millions compare
- 164 South Sudan 0.0566 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, us$ in Gambia?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Gambia was 3.37 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.61 millions in 1996.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1992.
- How does Gambia rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Gambia ranks 162nd out of 164 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 232.4%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release