How does Gambia, The's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) compare to the world average?

The global average for Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in 2023 was 4.24, so Gambia, The is below the world average.

Gambia, The: Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)

Name: Gambia, The: Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)
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In 2023, Gambia, The's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 2.81.

That's down 2.9% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 4.24 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2006–2023)

Highlights

Peak: 3.04; 2021
Trough: 0.75; 2006
1-year change: -2.9%
5-year change: +18.7%; +3.5% / yr
10-year change: +54.4%; +4.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)
2023	2.8084
2022	2.8917
2021	3.0448
2020	2.8873
2019	2.8081
2018	2.3654
2017	2.4592
2016	2.0244
2015	2.1600
2014	2.2309

About Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)

General government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) is expressed as a percentage of GDP. It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. General government usually refers to local, regional and central governments.

Indicator code: SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS • Category: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Gambia, The's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in 2023?: In 2023, Gambia, The's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 2.81, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Gambia, The's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) rising or falling?: Gambia, The's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) fell 2.9% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Gambia, The's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) compare to the world average?: The global average for Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in 2023 was 4.24, so Gambia, The is below the world average.
What is Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) and how is it measured?: General government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) is expressed as a percentage of GDP. It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. General government usually refers to local, regional and central governments.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS), CC BY 4.0.