Government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant PPP$ in Gambia
Gambia: Government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant PPP$ was 18.34 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant PPP$ in Gambia, 2001–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2015, government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant ppp$ in Gambia stood at 18.34 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 30.8% on the previous year and up 2,081.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant ppp$ in Gambia peaked at 25.07 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.298 millions, in 2007.
Gambia ranks 103rd of 110 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 upper secondary education, constant PPP$ in Gambia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1.08 millions | — |
| 2002 | 1.45 millions | +34.0% |
| 2003 | 1.76 millions | +21.1% |
| 2004 | 0.7787 millions | -55.7% |
| 2005 | 0.8408 millions | +8.0% |
| 2006 | 0.3139 millions | -62.7% |
| 2007 | 0.298 millions | -5.1% |
| 2008 | 15.11 millions | +4971.3% |
| 2009 | 14.38 millions | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 11.94 millions | -17.0% |
| 2011 | 16.04 millions | +34.4% |
| 2012 | 25.07 millions | +56.3% |
| 2013 | 12.28 millions | -51.0% |
| 2014 | 14.02 millions | +14.2% |
| 2015 | 18.34 millions | +30.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4 millions | 0.298 millions | 15.11 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 16.28 millions | 11.94 millions | 25.07 millions | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 100 Belize 21.69 millions compare
- 101 Bermuda 21.69 millions compare
- 102 Maldives 20.35 millions compare
- 104 Cape Verde 17.11 millions
- 105 Seychelles 13.41 millions
- 106 Andorra 11.86 millions compare
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 upper secondary education, constant ppp$ in Gambia?
- Government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant ppp$ in Gambia was 18.34 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 25.07 millions in 2012.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.298 millions in 2007.
- How does Gambia rank for government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant ppp$?
- Gambia ranks 103rd out of 110 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,081.3%. 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 upper secondary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release