Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Jamaica
Jamaica: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes 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 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% |
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
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 11,768 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 73.1% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 18.3% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
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