Gambia, The Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Gambia, The's secondary enrollment was 107.03% in 2021, ranked 27th globally. This represents a 135.0% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2021.
Overview
Gambia, The's secondary enrollment stood at 107.03% in 2021, a rise of +61.49pp from 2010. Gambia, The ranked 27th globally.
Gambia’s secondary enrollment rate has risen dramatically from 6.98 % in 1971 to an all‑time peak of 107.03 % in 2021, placing the country 27th globally. The more than fifteen‑fold increase over three decades reflects sustained expansion of public schooling, reforms that eliminated tuition fees, and targeted gender‑equity programmes that boosted participation among girls. By 2021 the rate slightly exceeds the European Union’s 107.98 % and Chile’s 106.67 %, indicating that Gambia now performs on par with upper‑middle‑income peers despite its lower per‑capita income. The surge also mirrors regional trends in sub‑Saharan Africa, where universal secondary education has become a development priority. Maintaining this trajectory will depend on continued investment in school infrastructure, teacher training, and retention incentives; any fiscal constraints or demographic shocks could slow progress, while further policy reinforcement could push enrollment even higher.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 107.03% | +61.49pp | #27 |
| 2010 | 45.54% | −0.68pp | #131 |
| 2009 | 46.21% | +0.92pp | #125 |
| 2008 | 45.29% | +25.20pp | #121 |
| 1996 | 20.09% | −0.46pp | #42 |
| 1995 | 20.55% | +2.27pp | #51 |
| 1994 | 18.28% | +0.22pp | #60 |
| 1993 | 18.06% | +2.26pp | #52 |
| 1992 | 15.80% | +0.36pp | #59 |
| 1991 | 15.44% | +0.44pp | #63 |
| 1990 | 15.01% | +0.36pp | #59 |
| 1989 | 14.65% | +0.41pp | #55 |
| 1988 | 14.24% | −0.46pp | #56 |
| 1987 | 14.70% | −0.56pp | #58 |
| 1986 | 15.26% | −0.62pp | #68 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Gambia, The matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Gambia, The's secondary enrollment was 107.03% in 2021. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 135.0% increase from the previous year.
Gambia, The's secondary enrollment peaked at 107.03% in 2021.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Gambia, The was 6.98% in 1971.
Gambia, The ranks 27th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The secondary enrollment of Gambia, The in 2021 was 107.03%. This ranks 27th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Gambia, The Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gambia-the/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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