Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Jamaica
Jamaica: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 74,537 number in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Jamaica, 1971–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Jamaica is 74,537 number, 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 number in 2012 and was at its lowest, 6,892 number, in 1971.
That places Jamaica 124th out of 193 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 | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6,892 number | — |
| 1972 | 7,506 number | +8.9% |
| 1973 | 8,263 number | +10.1% |
| 1974 | 8,413 number | +1.8% |
| 1977 | 12,285 number | +46.0% |
| 1981 | 13,999 number | +14.0% |
| 1987 | 12,054 number | -13.9% |
| 1989 | 12,259 number | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 16,018 number | +30.7% |
| 1992 | 15,891 number | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 21,840 number | +37.4% |
| 2000 | 35,995 number | +64.8% |
| 2001 | 42,502 number | +18.1% |
| 2002 | 45,394 number | +6.8% |
| 2003 | 51,355 number | +13.1% |
| 2004 | 52,260 number | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 47,583 number | -8.9% |
| 2006 | 47,427 number | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 61,139 number | +28.9% |
| 2009 | 61,509 number | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 71,352 number | +16.0% |
| 2011 | 70,683 number | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 78,268 number | +10.7% |
| 2013 | 74,414 number | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 74,537 number | +0.2% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 74,537 number is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 225,211 number, 33% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 74,537 number is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 130,732 number, 57% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8,672 number | 6,892 number | 12,285 number | 5 |
| 1980s | 12,771 number | 12,054 number | 13,999 number | 3 |
| 1990s | 17,916 number | 15,891 number | 21,840 number | 3 |
| 2000s | 49,463 number | 35,995 number | 61,509 number | 9 |
| 2010s | 73,851 number | 70,683 number | 78,268 number | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More education data for Jamaica
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 95.68 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 95.66 (2024)
- 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)
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 number 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 number in 2012.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,892 number in 1971.
- How does Jamaica rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Jamaica ranks 124th out of 193 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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The total number of students enrolled at public and private tertiary education institutions.