Iceland vs Jamaica: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$
Iceland
630.46 millions
in 2022
Jamaica
612.3 millions
in 2024
Iceland rank
92nd
Jamaica rank
93rd
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ over time
- Iceland
- Jamaica
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 630.46 millions against 612.3 millions in Jamaica, a difference of 18.16 millions.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 21 shared years of data; in 1993 it was Jamaica ahead.
Iceland ranks 92nd and Jamaica ranks 93rd of 136 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Iceland averaged higher in 1 and Jamaica in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Jamaica | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 178.75 millions | 301.31 millions | 122.57 millions | Jamaica |
| 2000s | 474.42 millions | 507.2 millions | 32.77 millions | Jamaica |
| 2010s | 501.03 millions | 608.93 millions | 107.9 millions | Jamaica |
| 2020s | 625.84 millions | 552.5 millions | 73.34 millions | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$, Iceland or Jamaica?
- Iceland, at 630.46 millions against 612.3 millions in Jamaica as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ between Iceland and Jamaica?
- 18.16 millions, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Jamaica?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2022.
- How do Iceland and Jamaica rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- Iceland ranks 92nd and Jamaica ranks 93rd of 136 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (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