Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ in Jamaica
Jamaica: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ was 59.87 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ in Jamaica, 2003–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Jamaica recorded 59.87 millions for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ in 2024.
The figure is up 164.7% on the previous year and down 62.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ in Jamaica peaked at 158.55 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 2.06 millions, in 2003.
That places Jamaica 37th out of 92 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, PPP$ in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2.06 millions | — |
| 2004 | 7.78 millions | +278.5% |
| 2005 | 8.06 millions | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 13.38 millions | +66.1% |
| 2008 | 83.86 millions | +526.8% |
| 2009 | 17.69 millions | -78.9% |
| 2010 | 18.71 millions | +5.8% |
| 2011 | 20.99 millions | +12.2% |
| 2012 | 39.06 millions | +86.1% |
| 2013 | 43.01 millions | +10.1% |
| 2014 | 158.55 millions | +268.6% |
| 2015 | 38.92 millions | -75.5% |
| 2016 | 42.7 millions | +9.7% |
| 2017 | 39.5 millions | -7.5% |
| 2018 | 66.69 millions | +68.8% |
| 2019 | 66.4 millions | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 17.28 millions | -74.0% |
| 2022 | 22.62 millions | +30.9% |
| 2024 | 59.87 millions | +164.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.14 millions | 2.06 millions | 83.86 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 53.45 millions | 18.71 millions | 158.55 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.26 millions | 17.28 millions | 59.87 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 34 Morocco 70.97 millions compare
- 35 Afghanistan 68.83 millions compare
- 36 Austria 60.22 millions compare
- 38 Sierra Leone 43.81 millions compare
- 39 Sri Lanka 38.77 millions compare
- 40 Tajikistan 37.6 millions compare
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, ppp$ in Jamaica?
- Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ in Jamaica was 59.87 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 158.55 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.06 millions in 2003.
- How does Jamaica rank for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$?
- Jamaica ranks 37th out of 92 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.2%. 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, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release