Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Jamaica
Jamaica: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes 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 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% |
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
- 121 Republic of Moldova 81,435 number compare
- 122 Niger 80,415 number compare
- 123 Slovenia 76,534 number compare
- 125 Rwanda 72,128 number compare
- 126 Turkmenistan 65,890 number compare
- 127 North Macedonia 60,110 number compare
More education data for Jamaica
- 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)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 97.3 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 97.3% (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.