Jamaica vs Nicaragua: Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$
Jamaica
1,733 millions
in 2024
Nicaragua
1,629 millions
in 2023
Jamaica rank
113th
Nicaragua rank
116th
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ over time
- Jamaica
- Nicaragua
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 1,733 millions against 1,629 millions in Nicaragua, a difference of 104 millions.
That makes Jamaica's figure about 1.1 times Nicaragua's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 1992 it was Jamaica ahead.
Jamaica ranks 113th and Nicaragua ranks 116th of 166 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Jamaica averaged higher in 2 and Nicaragua in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 763.87 millions | 268.75 millions | 495.12 millions | Jamaica |
| 2000s | 1,311 millions | 730.39 millions | 580.38 millions | Jamaica |
| 2010s | 1,658 millions | 1,937 millions | 279.04 millions | Nicaragua |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, constant ppp$, Jamaica or Nicaragua?
- Jamaica, at 1,733 millions against 1,629 millions in Nicaragua as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ between Jamaica and Nicaragua?
- 104 millions, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and Nicaragua?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2017.
- How do Jamaica and Nicaragua rank globally for government expenditure on education, constant ppp$?
- Jamaica ranks 113th and Nicaragua ranks 116th of 166 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions). 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