Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Jamaica
Jamaica: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education was 57.79 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Jamaica, 2003–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Jamaica recorded 57.79 millions for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in 2024.
The figure is up 138.5% on the previous year and down 69.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Jamaica peaked at 190.67 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 3.13 millions, in 2003.
Jamaica ranks 37th of 92 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3.13 millions | — |
| 2004 | 11.6 millions | +271.1% |
| 2005 | 11.69 millions | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 18.26 millions | +56.2% |
| 2008 | 111.42 millions | +510.2% |
| 2009 | 23.06 millions | -79.3% |
| 2010 | 24.24 millions | +5.1% |
| 2011 | 26.87 millions | +10.9% |
| 2012 | 48.99 millions | +82.3% |
| 2013 | 53.25 millions | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 190.67 millions | +258.1% |
| 2015 | 46.41 millions | -75.7% |
| 2016 | 49.78 millions | +7.3% |
| 2017 | 44.51 millions | -10.6% |
| 2018 | 72.49 millions | +62.9% |
| 2019 | 71.86 millions | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 18.9 millions | -73.7% |
| 2022 | 24.23 millions | +28.2% |
| 2024 | 57.79 millions | +138.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.86 millions | 3.13 millions | 111.42 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 62.9 millions | 24.24 millions | 190.67 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.64 millions | 18.9 millions | 57.79 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More education data for Jamaica
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 177,095 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -4.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 11,768 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -6.22 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 87,177 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate -4.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 89,918 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate -4.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 104,248 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 7.98 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Jamaica?
- Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Jamaica was 57.79 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 190.67 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.13 millions in 2003.
- How does Jamaica rank for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education?
- Jamaica ranks 37th out of 92 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.7%. 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 Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release