Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ in Jamaica
Jamaica: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ was 50.92 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
50.92 millions
Change on year
up 32.8%
World rank
85th
of 156 countries
All-time high
85.89 millions
in 2009
All-time low
1.96 millions
in 1974
Years of data
38
1973–2024
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ in Jamaica, 1973–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2024, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Jamaica stood at 50.92 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 32.8% on the previous year and up 55.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Jamaica peaked at 85.89 millions in 2009 and was at its lowest, 1.96 millions, in 1974.
That places Jamaica 85th out of 156 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 pre-primary education, constant US$ in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 2.15 millions | — |
| 1974 | 1.96 millions | -9.1% |
| 1975 | 3.93 millions | +100.8% |
| 1976 | 11.58 millions | +195.0% |
| 1977 | 16.5 millions | +42.4% |
| 1985 | 7.77 millions | -52.9% |
| 1986 | 8.54 millions | +10.0% |
| 1988 | 9.21 millions | +7.8% |
| 1989 | 11.13 millions | +20.9% |
| 1990 | 9.82 millions | -11.8% |
| 1991 | 13.95 millions | +42.0% |
| 1992 | 12.58 millions | -9.8% |
| 1993 | 10.65 millions | -15.4% |
| 1994 | 19.51 millions | +83.2% |
| 1995 | 20.28 millions | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 17.7 millions | -12.7% |
| 1997 | 20.6 millions | +16.4% |
| 2001 | 39.63 millions | +92.3% |
| 2002 | 44.26 millions | +11.7% |
| 2003 | 47.25 millions | +6.7% |
| 2004 | 34.73 millions | -26.5% |
| 2005 | 36.08 millions | +3.9% |
| 2007 | 62.8 millions | +74.0% |
| 2008 | 57.89 millions | -7.8% |
| 2009 | 85.89 millions | +48.4% |
| 2010 | 40.54 millions | -52.8% |
| 2011 | 33.83 millions | -16.6% |
| 2012 | 32.16 millions | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 34.05 millions | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 32.72 millions | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 31.56 millions | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 32.77 millions | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 32.93 millions | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 36.65 millions | +11.3% |
| 2019 | 35.33 millions | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 31.37 millions | -11.2% |
| 2022 | 38.35 millions | +22.2% |
| 2024 | 50.92 millions | +32.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.22 millions | 1.96 millions | 16.5 millions | 5 |
| 1980s | 9.16 millions | 7.77 millions | 11.13 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 15.64 millions | 9.82 millions | 20.6 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 51.07 millions | 34.73 millions | 85.89 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 34.25 millions | 31.56 millions | 40.54 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.21 millions | 31.37 millions | 50.92 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More education data for Jamaica
- 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)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 74,537 (2015)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -4.92 % change on previous year (2013)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 10,494 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,274 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 46,647 (2015)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) -1.44 % change on previous year (2013)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Jamaica?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Jamaica was 50.92 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 85.89 millions in 2009.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.96 millions in 1974.
- How does Jamaica rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$?
- Jamaica ranks 85th out of 156 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.6%. 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 Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release