Gambia: Secondary school enrollment

For that indicator, we provide data for the Gambia from 1971 to 2021. The average value for the Gambia during that period was 21.76 percent with a minimum of 7.61 percent in 1971 and a maximum of 114.71 percent in 2021. The latest value from 2021 is 114.71 percent. For comparison, the world average in 2021 based on 53 countries is 79.49 percent. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The secondary school enrollment can exceed 100 due to the inclusion of over-aged and under-aged students because of early or late school entrance and grade repetition.

Definition: 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. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.