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Gambia, The Education Spending

Government expenditure on education as % of GDP  SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS

2.89% +0.08% (+2.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #126 Global Peak 4.30% (1985) Source World Bank

Gambia, The Education Spending (1985–2025)

Overview

Gambia, The's education spending stood at 2.89% in 2025, a rise of +0.08% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.89% by 2025. Gambia, The ranked 126th globally.

Data & projection

Year Education Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 2.89% - -
2025* trend 2.89% - -
2025 2.89% +0.08% #126
2023 2.81% −0.08% #33
2022 2.89% −0.15% #40
2021 3.04% +0.16% #38
2020 2.89% +0.08% #30
2019 2.81% +0.44% #32
2018 2.37% −0.09% #21
2017 2.46% +0.43% #20
2016 2.02% −0.14% #11
2015 2.16% −0.07% #11
2014 2.23% +0.41% #16
2013 1.82% −0.82% #9
2012 2.64% +0.14% #32
2011 2.50% −0.06% #24
2010 2.56% +0.66% #26
Show all years (1985-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 17.0% Rate 20.8% Gap +3.8pp Reserves YoY +1.5%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Gambia, The matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gambia, The's education spending?

Gambia, The's education spending was 2.89% in 2025. Ranked 126th globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest education spending in Gambia, The?

Gambia, The's education spending peaked at 4.30% in 1985.

What was the lowest education spending in Gambia, The?

The lowest education spending in Gambia, The was 0.62% in 2004.

How does Gambia, The rank in education spending?

Gambia, The ranks 126th globally in education spending as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for education spending?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected education spending of Gambia, The in 2025?

Gambia, The's education spending is projected to reach 2.89% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the education spending of Gambia, The in 2025?

The education spending of Gambia, The in 2025 was 2.89%. This ranks 126th in the world.

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