Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Jamaica
Jamaica: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education was 32.25 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 32.25 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 106.41 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1.74 millions, in 2003.
That places Jamaica 35th out of 93 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 1.74 millions | — |
| 2004 | 6.47 millions | +271.1% |
| 2005 | 6.52 millions | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 10.19 millions | +56.2% |
| 2008 | 62.18 millions | +510.2% |
| 2009 | 12.87 millions | -79.3% |
| 2010 | 13.53 millions | +5.1% |
| 2011 | 15 millions | +10.9% |
| 2012 | 27.34 millions | +82.3% |
| 2013 | 29.72 millions | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 106.41 millions | +258.1% |
| 2015 | 25.9 millions | -75.7% |
| 2016 | 27.78 millions | +7.3% |
| 2017 | 24.84 millions | -10.6% |
| 2018 | 40.46 millions | +62.9% |
| 2019 | 40.1 millions | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 10.55 millions | -73.7% |
| 2022 | 13.53 millions | +28.2% |
| 2024 | 32.25 millions | +138.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.66 millions | 1.74 millions | 62.18 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 35.11 millions | 13.53 millions | 106.41 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.78 millions | 10.55 millions | 32.25 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More education data for Jamaica
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 103,444 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 7.85 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0364 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 107,653 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 8.42 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0379 units per person (2024)
- 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)
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 32.25 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 106.41 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.74 millions in 2003.
- How does Jamaica rank for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education?
- Jamaica ranks 35th out of 93 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 US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release