Secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Gambia
Gambia: Secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate was 1.12 % change on previous year in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Gambia, 1972–2010
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2010, secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Gambia stood at 1.12 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 78.6% on the previous year and down 33.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Gambia peaked at 19.02 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0.0314 % change on previous year, in 1986.
That places Gambia 113th out of 205 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Gambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 8.73 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 5.64 % change on previous year | -35.4% |
| 1974 | 3.56 % change on previous year | -36.9% |
| 1975 | 2.75 % change on previous year | -22.7% |
| 1976 | 7.4 % change on previous year | +169.0% |
| 1977 | 12.66 % change on previous year | +71.1% |
| 1978 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -86.0% |
| 1979 | 6.76 % change on previous year | +281.9% |
| 1980 | 10.36 % change on previous year | +53.2% |
| 1981 | 8.02 % change on previous year | -22.6% |
| 1982 | 9.44 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
| 1983 | 17.55 % change on previous year | +85.8% |
| 1984 | 16.15 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 1985 | 10.28 % change on previous year | -36.3% |
| 1986 | 0.0314 % change on previous year | -99.7% |
| 1987 | 0.3769 % change on previous year | +1099.6% |
| 1988 | 0.9889 % change on previous year | +162.3% |
| 1989 | 7.28 % change on previous year | +635.8% |
| 1990 | 6.93 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 1991 | 10.21 % change on previous year | +47.3% |
| 1992 | 6.79 % change on previous year | -33.5% |
| 1993 | 19.02 % change on previous year | +179.9% |
| 1994 | 4.59 % change on previous year | -75.8% |
| 1995 | 16.4 % change on previous year | +257.0% |
| 1996 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -89.8% |
| 2009 | 5.22 % change on previous year | +210.6% |
| 2010 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -78.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.16 % change on previous year | 1.77 % change on previous year | 12.66 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 8.05 % change on previous year | 0.0314 % change on previous year | 17.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.37 % change on previous year | 1.68 % change on previous year | 19.02 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | 5.22 % change on previous year | 5.22 % change on previous year | 5.22 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.12 % change on previous year | 1.12 % change on previous year | 1.12 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 110 India 1.25 % change on previous year compare
- 111 Cameroon 1.21 % change on previous year compare
- 112 Benin 1.18 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Iceland 1.01 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Antigua and Barbuda 0.9873 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Honduras 0.9599 % change on previous year compare
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 secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Gambia?
- Secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Gambia was 1.12 % change on previous year in 2010, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 19.02 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0314 % change on previous year in 1986.
- How does Gambia rank for secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
- Gambia ranks 113th out of 205 countries with data for 2010.
- Is secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Secondary education, pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Secondary education, pupils Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Secondary education, pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.