Gambia, The: School enrollment, primary (% gross)
In , Gambia, The's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 100.43.
That's up 1.8% from 2024, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 103.81 . Gambia, The ranks #7 globally out of 13 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 2.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR) • Data as of 2025
Trend (2006–2025)
Highlights
- Peak
- 100.43
- Trough
- 71.48
- 1-year change
- +1.8%
- 5-year change
- +3.7%
- +0.7% / yr
- 10-year change
- +20.0%
- +1.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | School enrollment, primary (% gross) |
|---|---|
| 100.4290 | |
| 98.6059 | |
| 98.7360 | |
| 97.2782 | |
| 96.3235 | |
| 96.8827 | |
| 95.0966 | |
| 91.4803 | |
| 88.6916 | |
| 85.4968 |
About School enrollment, primary (% gross)
Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
Indicator code: SE.PRM.ENRR • Category: Education
Frequently asked questions
- What was Gambia, The's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2025?
- In 2025, Gambia, The's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 100.43, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Gambia, The's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
- Gambia, The's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rose 1.8% from 2024 to 2025.
- How does Gambia, The rank globally on School enrollment, primary (% gross)?
- In 2025, Gambia, The ranked #7 out of 13 countries reporting School enrollment, primary (% gross).
- How does Gambia, The's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
- The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2025 was 103.81, so Gambia, The is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 2.
- What is School enrollment, primary (% gross) and how is it measured?
- Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR), CC BY 4.0.