Iceland vs Jamaica: Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$
Iceland
619.51 millions
in 2022
Jamaica
634.34 millions
in 2024
Iceland rank
91st
Jamaica rank
89th
Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ over time
- Iceland
- Jamaica
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 634.34 millions against 619.51 millions in Iceland, a difference of 14.83 millions.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 21 shared years of data; in 1993 it was Jamaica ahead.
Iceland ranks 91st and Jamaica ranks 89th of 138 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 | 94.74 millions | 169.8 millions | 75.06 millions | Jamaica |
| 2000s | 288.21 millions | 364.77 millions | 76.55 millions | Jamaica |
| 2010s | 359.79 millions | 510.65 millions | 150.87 millions | Jamaica |
| 2020s | 581.92 millions | 510.46 millions | 71.46 millions | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, ppp$, Iceland or Jamaica?
- Jamaica, at 634.34 millions against 619.51 millions in Iceland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ between Iceland and Jamaica?
- 14.83 millions, with Jamaica 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, ppp$?
- Iceland ranks 91st and Jamaica ranks 89th of 138 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (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