Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Jamaica
Jamaica: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 5.34 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Jamaica, 1975–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Jamaica recorded 5.34 % change on previous year for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in 2019.
That represents a change of up 25,178.1% on the previous year and up 1,611.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Jamaica peaked at 29.09 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -20.52 % change on previous year, in 2014.
That places Jamaica 38th out of 186 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 18.22 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 29.09 % change on previous year | +59.7% |
| 1977 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -94.0% |
| 1978 | -3.7 % change on previous year | -312.6% |
| 1979 | 7.71 % change on previous year | -308.5% |
| 1980 | -0.6351 % change on previous year | -108.2% |
| 1981 | -9.71 % change on previous year | +1428.4% |
| 1982 | 3.23 % change on previous year | -133.3% |
| 1983 | 4.8 % change on previous year | +48.5% |
| 1984 | -4.41 % change on previous year | -191.8% |
| 1985 | -2.33 % change on previous year | -47.1% |
| 1986 | 3.59 % change on previous year | -253.9% |
| 1987 | -1.95 % change on previous year | -154.3% |
| 1988 | 11.58 % change on previous year | -694.9% |
| 1989 | -0.2924 % change on previous year | -102.5% |
| 1990 | 0.1877 % change on previous year | -164.2% |
| 1991 | -2.18 % change on previous year | -1263.4% |
| 1996 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -155.9% |
| 2000 | 5.08 % change on previous year | +316.6% |
| 2001 | -6.92 % change on previous year | -236.0% |
| 2002 | 4.91 % change on previous year | -171.0% |
| 2003 | -2.56 % change on previous year | -152.1% |
| 2004 | 11.26 % change on previous year | -540.4% |
| 2005 | 0.7001 % change on previous year | -93.8% |
| 2008 | -5.61 % change on previous year | -900.8% |
| 2009 | 0.3122 % change on previous year | -105.6% |
| 2014 | -20.52 % change on previous year | -6673.2% |
| 2015 | 8.86 % change on previous year | -143.2% |
| 2016 | -14.43 % change on previous year | -262.9% |
| 2017 | 5.05 % change on previous year | -135.0% |
| 2018 | -0.0213 % change on previous year | -100.4% |
| 2019 | 5.34 % change on previous year | -25178.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.61 % change on previous year | -3.7 % change on previous year | 29.09 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 0.3886 % change on previous year | -9.71 % change on previous year | 11.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.2585 % change on previous year | -2.18 % change on previous year | 1.22 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2000s | 0.8989 % change on previous year | -6.92 % change on previous year | 11.26 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | -2.62 % change on previous year | -20.52 % change on previous year | 8.86 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 35 New Caledonia 6.38 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Afghanistan 5.89 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Mongolia 5.46 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Tunisia 5.29 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Jordan 5.23 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Cambodia 5.18 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Jamaica
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 11,043 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,597 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 52,983 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 51,265 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 177,095 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 211,097 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 8.14 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0744 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Jamaica?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Jamaica was 5.34 % change on previous year in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 29.09 % change on previous year in 1976.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was -20.52 % change on previous year in 2014.
- How does Jamaica rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- Jamaica ranks 38th out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,611.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.