Ireland vs Jamaica: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes
Ireland
102,720
in 2022
Jamaica
104,248
in 2024
Ireland rank
118th
Jamaica rank
117th
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes over time
- Ireland
- Jamaica
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 104,248 against 102,720 in Ireland, a difference of 1,528.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 30 shared years of data; in 1974 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 118th and Jamaica ranks 117th of 214 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 3 and Jamaica in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Jamaica | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 137,598 | 115,329 | 22,269 | Ireland |
| 1980s | 142,270 | 126,974 | 15,297 | Ireland |
| 1990s | 121,966 | 134,413 | 12,448 | Jamaica |
| 2010s | 95,652 | 109,513 | 13,861 | Jamaica |
| 2020s | 111,200 | 88,453 | 22,748 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes, Ireland or Jamaica?
- Jamaica, at 104,248 against 102,720 in Ireland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes between Ireland and Jamaica?
- 1,528, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Jamaica?
- 30 years are reported by both, from 1974 to 2022.
- How do Ireland and Jamaica rank globally for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Ireland ranks 118th and Jamaica ranks 117th of 214 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release