Jamaica vs Thailand: Initial government funding per tertiary student, constant PPP$
Jamaica
3,642
in 2015
Thailand
3,771
in 2013
Jamaica rank
78th
Thailand rank
77th
Initial government funding per tertiary student, constant PPP$ over time
- Jamaica
- Thailand
How they compare
Thailand currently reports 3,771 against 3,642 in Jamaica, a difference of 129.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Jamaica has been ahead every year.
Jamaica ranks 78th and Thailand ranks 77th of 119 countries.
Jamaica has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,676 | 3,808 | 1,867 | Jamaica |
| 2010s | 4,686 | 3,551 | 1,135 | Jamaica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher initial government funding per tertiary student, constant ppp$, Jamaica or Thailand?
- Thailand, at 3,771 against 3,642 in Jamaica as of 2013.
- What is the difference in initial government funding per tertiary student, constant ppp$ between Jamaica and Thailand?
- 129, with Thailand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and Thailand?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2013.
- How do Jamaica and Thailand rank globally for initial government funding per tertiary student, constant ppp$?
- Jamaica ranks 78th and Thailand ranks 77th of 119 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Initial government funding per tertiary student, constant PPP$. 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