Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Gambia
Gambia: Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships was 4.09 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Gambia, 2006–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Gambia is 4.09 million, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 54.1% on the previous year and up 452.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Gambia peaked at 8.91 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3,150, in 2007.
Gambia ranks 73rd of 142 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.
Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 29,432 | — |
| 2007 | 3,150 | -89.3% |
| 2008 | 115,219 | +3557.7% |
| 2009 | 260,758 | +126.3% |
| 2010 | 241,967 | -7.2% |
| 2011 | 1.25 million | +418.4% |
| 2012 | 749,869 | -40.2% |
| 2013 | 1.23 million | +64.2% |
| 2014 | 740,880 | -39.8% |
| 2015 | 1.15 million | +55.2% |
| 2016 | 734,670 | -36.1% |
| 2017 | 1.24 million | +68.3% |
| 2018 | 2.14 million | +73.5% |
| 2019 | 4.88 million | +127.4% |
| 2020 | 4.65 million | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 3.88 million | -16.4% |
| 2022 | 4.38 million | +12.7% |
| 2023 | 8.91 million | +103.5% |
| 2024 | 4.09 million | -54.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 102,140 | 3,150 | 260,758 | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.44 million | 241,967 | 4.88 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.18 million | 3.88 million | 8.91 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 70 Vanuatu 4.27 million compare
- 71 Burkina Faso 4.19 million compare
- 72 Libya 4.13 million compare
- 74 Madagascar 3.95 million compare
- 75 South Africa 3.95 million compare
- 76 Chad 3.91 million compare
More education data for Gambia
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,024 tertiary education (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 13,495 (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 4 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Gambia?
- Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Gambia was 4.09 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 8.91 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,150 in 2007.
- How does Gambia rank for volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships?
- Gambia ranks 73rd out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
- Is volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 452.1%. 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 Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships, constant US$. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release