Colorful crowds of shoppers at the Tanji fish market. The Gambia, 2020

Only 28% of children among the 20%of the poorest and only 42% among the 20% of the richest attended school in 2010. Girls are more severely affected, particularly in rural areas. However, education is free for children aged 6-12 years, but this does not take into account the cost of school supplies, uniforms, meals, examination fees, etc. Given the limited opportunities for children, the dropout rate is very high. The Gambia, 2020