Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Jamaica
Jamaica: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 74,537 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Jamaica, 1971–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Jamaica is 74,537, measured in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 56.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Jamaica peaked at 78,268 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 6,892, in 1971.
That places Jamaica 126th out of 200 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6,892 | — |
| 1972 | 7,506 | +8.9% |
| 1973 | 8,263 | +10.1% |
| 1974 | 8,413 | +1.8% |
| 1977 | 12,285 | +46.0% |
| 1981 | 13,999 | +14.0% |
| 1987 | 12,054 | -13.9% |
| 1989 | 12,259 | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 16,018 | +30.7% |
| 1992 | 15,891 | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 21,840 | +37.4% |
| 2000 | 35,995 | +64.8% |
| 2001 | 42,502 | +18.1% |
| 2002 | 45,394 | +6.8% |
| 2003 | 51,355 | +13.1% |
| 2004 | 52,260 | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 47,583 | -8.9% |
| 2006 | 47,427 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 61,139 | +28.9% |
| 2009 | 61,509 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 71,352 | +16.0% |
| 2011 | 70,683 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 78,268 | +10.7% |
| 2013 | 74,414 | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 74,537 | +0.2% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 74,537 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 237,490, 31% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 74,537 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 116,843, 64% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8,672 | 6,892 | 12,285 | 5 |
| 1980s | 12,771 | 12,054 | 13,999 | 3 |
| 1990s | 17,916 | 15,891 | 21,840 | 3 |
| 2000s | 49,463 | 35,995 | 61,509 | 9 |
| 2010s | 73,851 | 70,683 | 78,268 | 5 |
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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Jamaica?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Jamaica was 74,537 in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 78,268 in 2012.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,892 in 1971.
- How does Jamaica rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Jamaica ranks 126th out of 200 countries with data for 2015.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release