Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Gambia
Gambia: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate was 0.0148 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Gambia, 1972–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 0.0148 % change on previous year for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 99.2% on the previous year and down 99.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Gambia peaked at 40.3 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -13.06 % change on previous year, in 1987.
Gambia ranks 124th of 213 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Gambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -1.76 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 10.44 % change on previous year | -692.3% |
| 1974 | 20.38 % change on previous year | +95.2% |
| 1975 | 6.01 % change on previous year | -70.5% |
| 1976 | 9.72 % change on previous year | +61.7% |
| 1977 | -0.8439 % change on previous year | -108.7% |
| 1978 | 16.38 % change on previous year | -2041.4% |
| 1979 | 13.44 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 1980 | 10.96 % change on previous year | -18.4% |
| 1981 | 40.3 % change on previous year | +267.8% |
| 1984 | 3.32 % change on previous year | -91.8% |
| 1985 | 6.26 % change on previous year | +88.9% |
| 1986 | 8.41 % change on previous year | +34.2% |
| 1987 | -13.06 % change on previous year | -255.3% |
| 1990 | -3.84 % change on previous year | -70.6% |
| 1991 | 10.1 % change on previous year | -363.1% |
| 1992 | 4.32 % change on previous year | -57.3% |
| 1993 | 11.02 % change on previous year | +155.4% |
| 1994 | -1.1 % change on previous year | -109.9% |
| 1995 | 6.71 % change on previous year | -712.4% |
| 1996 | 22.2 % change on previous year | +230.6% |
| 1997 | 6.63 % change on previous year | -70.1% |
| 1998 | -1.8 % change on previous year | -127.1% |
| 1999 | 6.91 % change on previous year | -484.1% |
| 2000 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -83.1% |
| 2001 | 0.7933 % change on previous year | -32.3% |
| 2002 | 2.23 % change on previous year | +181.6% |
| 2003 | 3.72 % change on previous year | +66.8% |
| 2004 | 6.58 % change on previous year | +76.7% |
| 2005 | 5.7 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 2006 | -3.99 % change on previous year | -169.9% |
| 2007 | 15.34 % change on previous year | -484.5% |
| 2008 | 3.38 % change on previous year | -78.0% |
| 2011 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -46.9% |
| 2012 | 15.94 % change on previous year | +789.4% |
| 2013 | 39.03 % change on previous year | +144.9% |
| 2014 | 8.68 % change on previous year | -77.8% |
| 2015 | 5.87 % change on previous year | -32.4% |
| 2016 | 10.48 % change on previous year | +78.6% |
| 2017 | 3.65 % change on previous year | -65.1% |
| 2018 | 5.92 % change on previous year | +62.1% |
| 2019 | 5.48 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 2020 | 6.63 % change on previous year | +21.0% |
| 2021 | 12.39 % change on previous year | +87.0% |
| 2022 | 5.53 % change on previous year | -55.4% |
| 2023 | 3.69 % change on previous year | -33.2% |
| 2024 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -52.0% |
| 2025 | 0.0148 % change on previous year | -99.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.22 % change on previous year | -1.76 % change on previous year | 20.38 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 9.37 % change on previous year | -13.06 % change on previous year | 40.3 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1990s | 6.12 % change on previous year | -3.84 % change on previous year | 22.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.88 % change on previous year | -3.99 % change on previous year | 15.34 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 10.76 % change on previous year | 1.79 % change on previous year | 39.03 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 5 % change on previous year | 0.0148 % change on previous year | 12.39 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 121 Senegal 0.1125 % change on previous year compare
- 122 Italy 0.0909 % change on previous year compare
- 123 New Zealand 0.0527 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Panama 0 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Montserrat 0 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Falkland Islands, Malvinas 0 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Saint Helena 0 % 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 teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Gambia?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Gambia was 0.0148 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 40.3 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.06 % change on previous year in 1987.
- How does Gambia rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate?
- Gambia ranks 124th out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.7%. 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 Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), 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 Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Teachers in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.