Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Jamaica
Jamaica: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 108,736 number in 2019. ▬ Flat
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Jamaica, 1974–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Jamaica is 108,736 number, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.3% on the previous year and down 19.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Jamaica peaked at 154,186 number in 2005 and was at its lowest, 82,705 number, in 1974.
That places Jamaica 112th out of 199 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 82,705 number | — |
| 1975 | 97,773 number | +18.2% |
| 1976 | 126,217 number | +29.1% |
| 1977 | 128,413 number | +1.7% |
| 1978 | 123,662 number | -3.7% |
| 1979 | 133,202 number | +7.7% |
| 1980 | 132,356 number | -0.6% |
| 1981 | 119,508 number | -9.7% |
| 1982 | 123,374 number | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 129,299 number | +4.8% |
| 1984 | 123,597 number | -4.4% |
| 1985 | 120,716 number | -2.3% |
| 1986 | 125,046 number | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 122,611 number | -1.9% |
| 1988 | 136,815 number | +11.6% |
| 1989 | 136,415 number | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 136,671 number | +0.2% |
| 1991 | 133,687 number | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 133,474 number | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 133,262 number | -0.2% |
| 1994 | 133,050 number | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 132,837 number | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 134,458 number | +1.2% |
| 1997 | 135,512 number | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 136,566 number | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 137,620 number | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 144,617 number | +5.1% |
| 2001 | 134,615 number | -6.9% |
| 2002 | 141,227 number | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 137,615 number | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 153,114 number | +11.3% |
| 2005 | 154,186 number | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 148,021 number | -4.0% |
| 2007 | 141,856 number | -4.2% |
| 2008 | 133,903 number | -5.6% |
| 2009 | 134,321 number | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 133,928 number | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 133,535 number | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 133,142 number | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 132,749 number | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 105,510 number | -20.5% |
| 2015 | 114,854 number | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 98,282 number | -14.4% |
| 2017 | 103,242 number | +5.0% |
| 2018 | 103,220 number | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 108,736 number | +5.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 115,329 number | 82,705 number | 133,202 number | 6 |
| 1980s | 126,974 number | 119,508 number | 136,815 number | 10 |
| 1990s | 134,714 number | 132,837 number | 137,620 number | 10 |
| 2000s | 142,348 number | 133,903 number | 154,186 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 116,720 number | 98,282 number | 133,928 number | 10 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
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), gaps filled in Jamaica?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Jamaica was 108,736 number in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 154,186 number in 2005.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 82,705 number in 1974.
- How does Jamaica rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Jamaica ranks 112th out of 199 countries with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- 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), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) with 579 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) with 579 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.