Oda for scholarships in Gambia

Gambia: Oda for scholarships was 4.38 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.38 million
Change on year
down 52.1%
World rank
70th
of 148 countries
All-time high
9.14 million
in 2023
All-time low
0
in 2007
Years of data
19
2006–2024

Oda for scholarships in Gambia, 2006–2024

02.0M4.0M6.0M8.0M10.0M2006201520242006: 30.0k2007: 02008: 120.0k2009: 270.0k2010: 250.0k2011: 1.3M2012: 770.0k2013: 1.3M2014: 760.0k2015: 1.2M2016: 750.0k2017: 1.3M2018: 2.2M2019: 5.1M2020: 4.8M2021: 4.0M2022: 4.5M2023: 9.1M2024: 4.4M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for oda for scholarships in Gambia is 4.38 million, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 52.1% on the previous year and up 476.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, oda for scholarships in Gambia peaked at 9.14 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2007.

That places Gambia 70th out of 148 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Oda for scholarships in Gambia, year by year

Annual values for Oda for scholarships in Gambia, 2006 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2006 30,000 —
2007 0 -100.0%
2008 120,000 —
2009 270,000 +125.0%
2010 250,000 -7.4%
2011 1.28 million +412.0%
2012 770,000 -39.8%
2013 1.26 million +63.6%
2014 760,000 -39.7%
2015 1.19 million +56.6%
2016 750,000 -37.0%
2017 1.28 million +70.7%
2018 2.22 million +73.4%
2019 5.13 million +131.1%
2020 4.79 million -6.6%
2021 4.03 million -15.9%
2022 4.51 million +11.9%
2023 9.14 million +102.7%
2024 4.38 million -52.1%

Gambia compared with similar countries

  • Gambia's 4.38 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.07 million, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Gambia's 4.38 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.88 million, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 105,000 0 270,000 4
2010s 1.49 million 250,000 5.13 million 10
2020s 5.37 million 4.03 million 9.14 million 5

Countries ranked near Gambia

  1. 67 Haiti 4.80 million compare
  2. 68 Somalia 4.62 million compare
  3. 69 Fiji 4.53 million compare
  4. 71 Vanuatu 4.35 million compare
  5. 72 Libya 4.34 million compare
  6. 73 Burkina Faso 4.32 million compare

See the full ranking of 148 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is oda for scholarships in Gambia?
Oda for scholarships in Gambia was 4.38 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest oda for scholarships recorded in Gambia?
The highest recorded value was 9.14 million in 2023.
What is the lowest oda for scholarships recorded in Gambia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2007.
How does Gambia rank for oda for scholarships?
Gambia ranks 70th out of 148 countries with data for 2024.
Is oda for scholarships rising or falling in Gambia?
Over the last ten years it is up 476.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Gambia data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Oda for scholarships. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Oda for scholarships
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
148 places, 2,683 data points, 2006–2024
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