Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Gambia
Gambia: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in was 147 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Gambia, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Gambia stood at 147.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 27.2% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Gambia peaked at 236 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
That places Gambia 50th out of 235 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 143 | — |
| 1999 | 143 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 146 | — |
| 2009 | 148 | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 147 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 153 | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 119 | -22.2% |
| 2013 | 147 | +23.5% |
| 2014 | 175 | +19.0% |
| 2015 | 142 | -18.9% |
| 2016 | 144 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 165 | +14.6% |
| 2018 | 192 | +16.4% |
| 2019 | 236 | +22.9% |
| 2020 | 168 | -28.8% |
| 2021 | 172 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 202 | +17.4% |
| 2023 | 147 | -27.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 28.6 | 0 | 143 | 10 |
| 2000s | 29.4 | 0 | 148 | 10 |
| 2010s | 162 | 119 | 236 | 10 |
| 2020s | 172.25 | 147 | 202 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More education data for Gambia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,452 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 16,389 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 71,238 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 77,061 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 369,783 (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 442,901 (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1569 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Gambia?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Gambia was 147 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 236 in 2019.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does Gambia rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in?
- Gambia ranks 50th out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. 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 Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in sub-Saharan Africa, male (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release