Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Jamaica
Jamaica: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -4.17 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Jamaica, 1974–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Jamaica is -4.17 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2,041.5% on the previous year and down 102.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Jamaica peaked at 23.92 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -6.52 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Jamaica 204th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | -4.2 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | 23.92 % change on previous year | -669.6% |
| 1976 | 9.99 % change on previous year | -58.2% |
| 1977 | 4.39 % change on previous year | -56.1% |
| 1980 | 6.45 % change on previous year | +47.0% |
| 1981 | -2.83 % change on previous year | -143.9% |
| 1982 | -4.01 % change on previous year | +41.5% |
| 1983 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -145.3% |
| 1984 | -1.91 % change on previous year | -205.1% |
| 1985 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -228.1% |
| 1986 | -2.41 % change on previous year | -198.4% |
| 1987 | -0.5561 % change on previous year | -76.9% |
| 1988 | 4.7 % change on previous year | -944.9% |
| 1989 | -2.63 % change on previous year | -155.9% |
| 2000 | -1.04 % change on previous year | -60.2% |
| 2001 | -0.4638 % change on previous year | -55.6% |
| 2002 | 0.2692 % change on previous year | -158.0% |
| 2003 | 0.6066 % change on previous year | +125.3% |
| 2004 | 6.89 % change on previous year | +1036.2% |
| 2005 | 0.3254 % change on previous year | -95.3% |
| 2008 | 2.11 % change on previous year | +547.8% |
| 2009 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -21.9% |
| 2010 | -2.46 % change on previous year | -249.3% |
| 2011 | -4.11 % change on previous year | +67.3% |
| 2014 | -2.06 % change on previous year | -50.0% |
| 2015 | -3.89 % change on previous year | +89.3% |
| 2016 | 0.7495 % change on previous year | -119.2% |
| 2017 | -5.87 % change on previous year | -883.5% |
| 2018 | -1.72 % change on previous year | -70.7% |
| 2019 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -162.3% |
| 2020 | -6.52 % change on previous year | -707.1% |
| 2021 | 3.22 % change on previous year | -149.5% |
| 2022 | -5.73 % change on previous year | -277.7% |
| 2023 | 0.2147 % change on previous year | -103.7% |
| 2024 | -4.17 % change on previous year | -2041.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.52 % change on previous year | -4.2 % change on previous year | 23.92 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | 0.1077 % change on previous year | -4.01 % change on previous year | 6.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.29 % change on previous year | -1.04 % change on previous year | 6.89 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | -2.29 % change on previous year | -5.87 % change on previous year | 1.07 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | -2.6 % change on previous year | -6.52 % change on previous year | 3.22 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 201 Albania -3.43 % change on previous year compare
- 202 Bangladesh -3.79 % change on previous year compare
- 203 Saint Lucia -3.95 % change on previous year compare
- 205 Brunei Darussalam -4.37 % change on previous year compare
- 206 Niger -4.37 % change on previous year compare
- 207 Niue -4.41 % 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 secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Jamaica?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Jamaica was -4.17 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 23.92 % change on previous year in 1975.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.52 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Jamaica rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Jamaica ranks 204th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 102.6%. 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 secondary 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 secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.